Tens of thousands of years ago, on the territory of the uninhabited Sahara Desert, gardens flourished, rivers flowed, ancient ...

A study led by researchers from Brown University finds that rainfall patterns across northern Africa remained largely stable ...

By leveraging smart technologies, indigenous Chinese expertise and a dual commitment to sand control and economic growth, they aim to establish sustainable ecosystems in these regions that have long ...

Over the past week, windstorms have been on the rampage in Northern Nigeria, leaving trails of ugly talons in about five states. This poses a significant ...

Niger’s government says it will nationalize the Somaïr uranium venture operated by French company Orano over allegations that it took a disproportionate share of the uranium produced at the ...

June 17, is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The global observance, hosted by Colombia, is led by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). With the theme ...

A keen ultra runner who shared his story of completing the Marathon des Sables on Addenbrooke Charitable Trust’s new radio ...

Have you ever paused to think about the invisible force that brushes against your face, rattles your windows, or even powers ...

Renee Martin for Way.com You know those places that feel so dreamlike that you ask yourself, 'Did I just fall into a ...

Desert camping is an excellent way to go back to nature and see the night sky in its full glory. With hardly any light ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for ...