Desert Rub’ Al-Khali Is the Largest “Sand Sea” in the World, but It Was a 138-Foot-Deep Thriving Lake 8,000 Years Ago Earth ...

What happens beneath the Earth’s surface may seem distant, but its effects shape continents, influence ocean circulation, ...

Mineral formations in caves reveal recurring periods of humidity in the Arabian Desert over the last 8 million years.

The deserts in China are constantly spreading, due in part to human activity. Now China is trying to reverse the negative impact the creeping sands are having on the environment. China is ...

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions there. Some deserts are among the planet ...

the backbone of one of Asia’s most remarkable and unexpected ecosystems... In the far south of Oman, the Dhofar Mountains rise dramatically from the desert plains, forming the backbone of one of ...

This year’s cherry blossom season in Tokyo has begun, but sands originating from deserts in China may obscure idyllic views of flowers blooming on cherry trees across Japan. At least six ...