Biocrusts: Unseen protectors of the Great Wall of China

Biocrusts: Unseen protectors of the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China, a marvel of human engineering and a symbol of ancient resilience, is facing a modern challenge: erosion. However, a natural phenomenon, known as biocrusts, is emerging as an unexpected protector of this iconic structure. A recent study in ‘Science Advances’ has shed light on an unexpected ally in the preservation … Read more

‘Irreversible damage’ done to Great Wall of China by workers looking for shortcut: police – National

‘Irreversible damage’ done to Great Wall of China by workers looking for shortcut: police – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people have been detained in a northern Chinese county after local police say a portion of the Great Wall of China was destroyed with an excavator. A release from the Youyu County Public Security Bureau states a 55-year-old man and 38-year-old woman were working at a … Read more