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, ...

A new paper published in Biological Reviews has revealed the potential of desert ecosystems in the global fight against climate change. The review, led by Prof. Zeng Fanjiang from the Xinjiang ...

Picture a sunset in which a “forest” of that Sonoran Desert icon the saguaro cactus is silhouetted against the skyline. Now picture that sunset minus the saguaros and you will have an idea why ...

As the world experiences greater dry spells, it's critical to learn more about these resilient organisms. Scientists make stunning discovery after digging in world's driest desert: 'Becoming ...

Deserts are more diverse than commonly imagined, with some regions appearing surprisingly green due to unique ecosystems, ...

Even in the ultra-dry Atacama Desert, tiny soil-dwelling nematodes are thriving in surprising diversity. Scientists found ...

This study highlights the potential for renewable energy infrastructure to interact positively with the environment. Well chosen solar farm sites could make deserts both sources of clean electricity ...

The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places in the world. Some areas get very little rain each year. The soil is salty, and in some places it even contains harmful elements like arsenic.