Commentary: We'll have to sacrifice Joshua trees to save them
Joshua trees, the tall, twisty succulents that mark the Mojave Desert, are survivors.
Plants & Animals
Oct 15, 2021
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News tagged with desert areas
Research team traces ten million years of climate history in the Arabian Peninsula
The formation of deserts on the Arabian Peninsula had a decisive impact on the migration and evolution of large mammals and our human ancestors over millions of years. That is the conclusion of a new study by an international ...
Earth Sciences
May 18, 2021
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Wall of sand engulfs Chinese town
A towering wall of sand rushed over factories and apartment blocks in northwestern China's Gansu province as seasonal sandstorms barrelled across the country, causing air pollution and traffic accidents.
Environment
Apr 27, 2021
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Chile awaits total eclipse of the sun as Covid restrictions rise
Chileans will turn their eyes to the sky on Monday to admire a total eclipse of the sun, but unlike last year's phenomenon their numbers will be severely reduced by coronavirus restrictions.
Space Exploration
Dec 12, 2020
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Study: Urban sprawl creates food deserts
Urban sprawl has led to the creation of food deserts in metropolitan areas across the United States, according to a published study by a researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Environment
Aug 5, 2019
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Egyptian crop circles
This week, ESA is focusing on its core Basic Activities, which, for Earth observation, include preserving precious data. Long-time series of datasets are needed to determine changes in our planet's climate so it is vital ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 5, 2019
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Tail hairs reveal dietary choices of three horse species in the Gobi Desert
Przewalski's horse, a species of wild horse that has been successfully reintroduced to the Gobi Desert, shares its pasture grounds with wild asses and free-roaming domestic horses. A scarce supply of food could lead to food ...
Ecology
Nov 30, 2016
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Australia's nocturnal bilby under threat after floods
Australia's desert-dwelling bilby is under threat after floods destroyed a predator fence which allowed feral cats to kill 150 of the newborn marsupials, conservationists said Thursday.
Plants & Animals
Mar 7, 2013
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Cotton with special coating collects water from fogs in desert
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) researchers together with researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), have developed a special treatment for cotton fabric that allows the cotton to absorb exceptional ...
Materials Science
Jan 21, 2013
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US Southwest swelters under dangerous heat wave, with new records on track
A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday as some cooling centers extended their hours and emergency rooms prepared to treat more ...
Environment
Jul 16, 2023
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