Deserts are more diverse than commonly imagined, with some regions appearing surprisingly green due to unique ecosystems, seasonal changes, or human innovation. These landscapes, despite limited ...

A decades-long effort to plant shrubs and trees around the Taklamakan Desert, China’s largest desert and one of the driest places on Earth, has turned a region long considered a biological void into ...

Even in the ultra-dry Atacama Desert, tiny soil-dwelling nematodes are thriving in surprising diversity. Scientists found ...

Though Canada’s only desert ecosystem is centered around Osoyoos, wine lovers often explore it together with nearby Oliver, as both towns share an arid climate, sun-soaked landscapes, and a long ...

As the world experiences greater dry spells, it's critical to learn more about these resilient organisms. Scientists make ...

Discover a wild spring adventure in Palm Desert with desert wildlife, blooming gardens, safari habitats, and family-friendly ...

From Frank Lloyd Wright to Richard Neutra, we explore the everlasting appeal of desert modernism in the US, across California ...

But hiding along a stretch of Interstate 90 in Central Washington is a geological marvel that rivals anything you’d find on ...

The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places in the world. Some areas get very little rain each year. The soil is salty, and in some places it even contains harmful elements like arsenic.

Underground, intricate networks of soil fungi underpin the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Yet despite their global ...

Hike into Southern California’s rugged canyon and soak in Deep Creek Hot Springs, a natural geothermal escape with zero ...

The planning process for two wildlife crossings will begin in the California desert thanks to a $5.5 million state-funded grant announced last Thursday. The crossings over State Route 62 will ...