Drilling has commenced for a new group of ultra-deep oil and gas wells in the Taklimakan Desert, located in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This project signifies progress in China ...

Some visitors to El Paso’s open space preserves in Northeast and West El Paso are creating their own trails and damaging the ...

People have always been interested in where wild animals go, especially when they were a primary food source. Now one of the questions is: why are North American grassland bird populations shrinking?

Nestled in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, just a stone’s throw from El Paso, Texas, lies a hidden gem that’s been ...

In short, Hueco Tanks is more than just a state park. It’s a testament to the enduring power of nature and human creativity.

Sunday will offer two enriching experiences: — Botanical Garden Guided Tour at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center: Explore the diverse plant life of the region, including the Maxie Templeton Cactus ...

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New evidence reveals Homo erectus mastered survival in Tanzania’s ancient deserts, proving they were adaptable generalists long before modern humans emerged. Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Image ...

Through these painstaking efforts, the research painted a picture of Engaji Nanyori as a dry, semi-desert environment, with little water and few plants. But the landscape hadn’t always been that ...

And is decorated by planters with species indigenous to the Chihuahuan desert. Overall, Villarreal described his artwork as a sort of "digital campfire." “It’s been an amazing week getting to ...

The desert is one of the harshest environments to live in. It can be extremely hot during the day and freezing cold at night. There is sparse vegetation and little shade. The terrain is often rough, ...