Desert ecosystems are some of the most richly diverse in the world and yet they are one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. Deserts, which account for one-third of the earth’s land mass, ...

Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defence against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or ...

When most people think of deserts, the word that often comes to mind is sand—and a lot of it. Deserts cover almost a quarter of the earth, yet it's hard to imagine life thriving in such hostile ...

Scientists discovered how to study cactus movement without harm - by measuring the silent sway of these desert giants using ...

When you think of deserts, you might envision isolated wastelands confined to single nations. Yet the world's most massive ...

(CNN) — Inside a Mojave aster flower, a tiny bee is fast asleep. At night, the pale lavender petals close, providing a safe resting place. In the morning, as birdsong rings out across the desert, the ...

The Atacama Desert—an arid, unpopulated swath of northern Chile that is home to some of the most perceptive ground telescopes on Earth—is actually teeming with life beneath the ground, according to a ...

If you’re looking for a way to escape the usual crowded spots and still enjoy stunning landscapes, Washington’s hidden parks with desert... The post 7 Hidden Washington Parks With Desert Trails and ...

Late in the evening on Aug. 16, lightning struck a cliff face near the Flat Tops Wilderness, igniting what came to be known as the Derby Fire. Residents from surrounding communities such as Dotsero ...