On the trail of myths and mirages, deep in the Egyptian desert
While most tourists stick to the Nile valley, Stanley Stewart heads west into a land of oases, temples, monks and miracles ...
Unusual desert rocks suggest unknown microorganism that uses marble and limestone as a habitat
In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due ...
An unlikely act of protest: Searching the desert for dead migrants
On a path not far from marked human remains, pale and jagged fragments resembling bone or rock litter the desert floor. James Holeman, 59, the founder of Battalion Search and Rescue, based in Arizona ...
Bruce Springsteen ranks his favourite songs ever - Bob Dylan pips The Beatles and Elvis
The Boss shares the melodies that struck a chord in his soul. From rock anthems to soulful ballads, discover the music that ...
A non-hiker’s guide to Death Valley — what to do, see and eat in the charming towns nearby
Fascinating caves, an opera house and hot springs galore. The historic communities of Shoshone and Tecopa have much more to ...
The first fossil thrips in Africa: this tiny insect pest met its end in a volcanic lake 90 million years ago
This is the first time that a fossil thrips has been recorded anywhere in Africa, or the entire southern hemisphere.
Find the ancient heart of America on a road trip through the Indigenous southwest
A new road trip of the Southwest’s Indigenous heartlands offers travellers a greater understanding of the past, present and ...
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Discovering the Pilbara's northern secrets
Around Newman, there are also some pretty stunning areas to explore, like Cathedral Gorge on the way into Newman, plus Kalgan ...
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Words of encouragement bring unexpected successes
It was 1997 when I had the most adventuresome vacation of my life. It revealed to me that one of the best-kept secrets in ...