When desert ecosystems have been damaged or destroyed, how do we restore ecological functions, including those directly benefiting humans? Desert restoration is difficult, but possible.

For years, solar energy has been celebrated as one of the most promising solutions to fight climate change. But while the focus has often been on ... Continue Reading → ...

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Yet more than one billion people, one-sixth of the Earth's population, actually live in desert regions. Deserts cover more than one-fifth of the Earth's land area, and they are found on every ...

Many of us may know Dubai as a holiday destination. But what do we really know about the desert ecosystem in this part of the United Arab Emirates? I’m here in one of the world’s largest hot ...

Moss crusts, an advanced form of biological soil crusts, play a crucial role in stabilizing soil phosphorus levels in desert ...

For years, solar energy has been hailed as a game-changer in the fight against climate change, offering a clean alternative ...

Pronghorn antelope, mule deer and grey fox roam the vast grasslands of the northern desert, while roadrunners, reptiles ... growth and intensive agricultural activities are threatening the health of ...

These fossils helped bridge gaps in our understanding of how marine ecosystems responded to global environmental changes. Meanwhile, the Gobi Desert, famed for its dinosaur discoveries ...

The Casey’s June beetle is a species of scarab beetle found only in Palm Canyon Wash and Tahquitz Creek in Palm Springs. With ...