Homo erectus was able to adapt to and survive in desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago, according to a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The findings suggest ...

On paper, many of the world’s most famous weapons looked like reliable successes. In practice, desert sand, jungle humidity, and arctic cold often had other ideas. Systems that performed well in ...

Rare monsoon rains have briefly turned Rajasthan’s Thar Desert green, awakening dormant seeds and wildlife, offering a ...

Racing in Qatar presents a unique challenge that goes far beyond the glare of the circuit lights. The desert climate introduces extreme heat levels that drastically influence how Formula One teams ...

Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...

“From June on to November the Mojave Desert lies hot, still, unbearable … sick … where dust devils dance, whirling up into a wide, pale sky” — Mary Austin ...