The researchers combined different kinds of data to understand how heat moves over the Tibetan Plateau between 1984 and 2007. They found that the amount of heat exchanged between the plateau's surface and the air is changing, most notably decreasing in the summer. This decrease is linked to changes in the East Asian Monsoon and reduced sunlight reaching the ground, known as solar dimming. The heat moving from the ground into the air is reducing, affecting how the land, plants, and air interact. This interaction can have various impacts on the region's climate, like temperature, snow cover, and plant growth, which can change depending on the season. Investigating these heat changes can help us better understand how the Tibetan Plateau's environment responds to climate shifts.