Rare storms temporarily create lakes in the Sahara desert, revealing surprising moisture pathways and climate connections.

The Sahara’s sand dunes don’t just roll languidly ... and livelihoods. The growing desert serves as a reminder of nature's responsiveness to both natural and anthropogenic influences.

New research reveals that heavy precipitation sourced from the Atlantic Ocean, are the primary drivers of present-day lake ...

The Sahara Desert, located in West Africa, is the largest hot desert in the world. While deserts are traditionally characterized by a dry climate with low levels of vegetation, the Sahara has been ...

With this amount of sand coverage, there’s still plenty of opportunity for the formation of vast dune seas, known as ergs.

For those drawn to adventure travel, the legends of the Iron Ore Train may call out. Yet, beyond the hype and excitement, ...

The Sahara desert is extremely hot during the day and ... Incredibly, there are still plants growing here. Like this acacia tree. It has long thorns that hold water. Plus very deep roots in ...