Science

Mongolia’s Growing Mini-Glaciers To Battle Heat Island Effects

Despite being the coldest national capital in the world, Mongolia’s Ulan Bator is about to undertake a unique climatological experiment — employing artificial glaciers to cool and water the city during its warmer months.


September 20, 2011
Cameras

Mongolian Nomads See A Picture Of Themselves For The First Time

We all take seeing ourselves for granted. We’re surrounded by it. It happens a disgusting amount. Login screens, buddy icons, Facebook vanity bonanzas — portraits mean nothing. But for these Mongolians, it’s an amazing moment. You. Will. Smile. During. This.