Forget time machines—Professor Yang Na and her crew at Beijing Jiaotong University are using 21st-century tech to protect one of Asia’s most iconic landmarks: the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace in Xizang Autonomous Region. 🚀🔍
Think of their monitoring systems as a 'Fitbit for buildings,' tracking how visitor foot traffic impacts the palace’s ancient walls and fragile structures. With millions of tourists flocking to this UNESCO World Heritage Site annually, Yang’s team is crunching data to balance preservation with accessibility. 💡📊
'We’re not just guarding history—we’re ensuring future generations can experience it,' says Yang. Their work could revolutionize how cultural sites worldwide manage tourism pressures. 🌏👩🔬
Fun fact: The Potala Palace isn’t just a postcard backdrop—it’s a living museum of Tibetan Buddhism and a symbol of cross-cultural exchange. 🕉️📜
