Japan's Emperor Naruhito is currently in Mongolia, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. This visit is significant because it happens in a region where Russia and China have a lot of influence. Naruhito met with Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Japan is keen on increasing trade with Mongolia, which has plenty of ...
A peculiar dinosaur species has been discovered in the vast expanse of Mongolia's Gobi Desert. This newfound creature has left scientists baffled with its unique two-fingered claws. The claws are not just any ordinary claws. They are massive, measuring nearly a foot in length, and are covered in a protective sheath made of keratin. This sheath is a big deal because i...
Mongolia, with its expansive landscapes and centuries of history, is a treasure chest full of information about the past and current state of our planet. To unlock this treasure, there is a problem to solve. Why is Mongolia's natural history collections in big trouble and not content with keeping the knowledge locked there? Disease outbreaks, climate change, and l...
Did you know that Mongolia has taken a significant step towards improving mental health services for kids and teens? They've just launched their very first official training program for child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) specialists. This isn't something they did alone; they teamed up with experts from Japan, who have been helping them every step of the way. Why ...
Mongolia's nomadic households have long produced airag, a unique fermented mare's milk. Recently, plastic containers are replacing the traditional cow skin khokhuur. Scientists wondered, "How does this change affect airag's microbiome and flavor? " They collected airag samples from both plastic containers and khokhuurs from three houses in Mogod Sum. Plastic contain...
Ever wondered how animals communicate in their families? Scientists found out that Mongolian gerbils use a complex set of sounds and calls, which differ between families. They studied three gerbil families living in a large space for 20 days, recording their vocalizations. By using a special computer program, they discovered that gerbils have more types of calls than...
Last month, Mongolia welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with open arms, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. The ICC wasn't happy about this and reported Mongolia to its oversight body. The warrant came after Putin was accused of illegally deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. Although Russia isn't par...