Subtropical deserts are known for their sandy landscapes, especially the Sahara Desert. And, although these are some of the hottest places on the planet, it rains in deserts. In fact, the average ...

Our planet is more unpredictable and more fascinating than most of us imagine. Most countries have one dominant climate, which is maybe a hot desert o.

The Sahara Desert has expanded by about 10 percent since 1920, according to a new study conducted by University of Maryland researchers. This represents roughly an area the size of South Dakota being ...

MASAFI, United Arab Emirates — Outside of a mountain village in the northern outskirts of the United Arab Emirates, clouds on a recent weekend suddenly crowded out the white-hot sun that bakes this ...

Rare monsoon rains have briefly turned Rajasthan’s Thar Desert green, awakening dormant seeds and wildlife, offering a ...

Scientists analyzed chemical and isotopic markers in groundwater to reconstruct changes in water table levels over time.

After the recent rain, a bloom of wildflowers covers Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. (Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times) Wildflower seekers typically must wait until February or March to see blankets of ...