Deep in the heart of China exists a thriving ecosystem of rare wildlife that live in the shadow of a lava plateau with more than a dozen small volcanoes. While this area is a nature-lover’s paradise, some of its protected animals are at risk of being hunted, and efforts are currently underway to safeguard the region's unique species.

As countries across the globe are working to curb emissions, hydrogen is emerging as a promising clean energy source.

The Spice Route was a network of trade routes that connected the East and West for centuries. And some of its traveling condiments became so sought after that they could establish and even destroy empires.