From a distance, the Ivanpah solar plant looks like a shimmering lake in the Mojave Desert. Up close, it’s a vast alien-like installation of hundreds of thousand of mirrors pointed at three towers, ...

Flagstaff Flagstaff stands out as a cool oasis amidst the arid desert climate of Arizona. Situated at an elevation of ...

New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and diversification.

Let’s explore The Strange Climate of the Gobi Desert. The Gobi Desert’s frigid reputation stems largely from its location and elevation. Unlike hot deserts near the equator, the Gobi rests on a ...

Collective Comfort was organized by U.C. Berkeley’s (Im)material Matters Lab. The Urban Climate Adaptation Lab at University ...

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 ...

About two-thirds of the record 35 delegations at this year’s Games are from tropical and desert climate nations, including ...

Competition is in full swing at the Asian Winter Games in northeast China’s Harbin. In the spotlight are not just the winter sports powerhouses, but those hailing from nations without snow. About ...