The Sahara Desert has expanded by about 10 percent since 1920, according to a new study conducted by University of Maryland researchers. This represents roughly an area the size of South Dakota being ...
When it comes to heat, Earth doesn’t hold back. From deserts that radiate scorching energy to cities where summer feels like an endurance test, the hottest places on the planet push the boundaries of ...
Sand has been reshaping the Arabian Peninsula for millions of years, creating one of Earth's most dramatic landscapes. The Arabian Peninsula (AP) has been reported to experience increasing drought in ...
The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...
How messed up is planet Earth’s climate? It’s rain-in-the-Sahara-level messed up, apparently. As The Associated Press reports, a region of the Sahara Desert in southeastern Morocco last month ...
As global warming accelerates, scientists say it’s more important than ever to understand how climate extremes such as heatwaves, droughts and extreme rains affect locust outbreaks that can destroy ...
Chinese scientists have developed a microbe-based method to turn desert sand into stable soil, offering a new tool against ...
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.—As the sprawl of homes begins to dissipate on the outskirts of Tucson, forests of saguaro cacti rise in its place, their arms twisting and twirling as if waving a welcome ...
New evidence reveals Homo erectus mastered survival in Tanzania’s ancient deserts, proving they were adaptable generalists long before modern humans emerged. Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Image Credit: t.m ...
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