All articles tagged with #desert
UC Riverside researchers found fungi inside desert moss tissues, including arbuscule-like structures, suggesting a potential mycorrhizal relationship not previously documented in mosses; if confirmed, it could reshape ideas about moss biology and the early evolution of land plants, with implications for dryland restoration—though a true symbiosis has not yet been proven.
In Niger’s south-central Sahara, a truck carrying people broke down in the desert, leaving passengers stranded without water. At least 49 died of thirst as rescue efforts recovered bodies and help arrived, underscoring the deadly risks faced by travelers crossing the Sahara.
The Wall Street Journal, citing US sources, reports Israel secretly established a military base in western Iraq’s Anbar desert last February to provide air cover for operations. The base was allegedly discovered by a shepherd who noticed unusual helicopter activity and gunfire, prompting Iraqi investigations and Israeli strikes that killed one Iraqi soldier. The report comes as Iraq negotiates its balance between the US and Iran, and experts note the vast, sparsely populated desert makes it an attractive setting for covert bases.
A visual recap of Coachella Weekend One, spotlighting celebrity dinners, pop-up gatherings and on-stage moments—from Sabrina Carpenter’s Friday headline to appearances at Revolve, the 818 Outpost, Nylon House, and Neon Carnival—showcasing fashion, star sightings and the festival’s star-studded atmosphere in the desert.
NASA imagery shows three dark Paleozoic mesas in southern Mauritania slowing northeast winds on their eastern sides, causing sand to accumulate into dunes while the western downwind side stays largely dune-free due to wind scour; the pattern has persisted for at least a decade and is tied to varnish-coated caprock, offering a Mars-like analogue and prompting ongoing monitoring for dune dynamics and paleoclimate clues.
Lençóis Maranhenses is a unique, shifting landscape in Brazil that resembles a desert but is filled with seasonal lagoons, offering a remote and dynamic trekking experience that highlights the importance of local communities and environmental preservation.
Robert Pattinson has confirmed his involvement in Dune 3, sharing that filming in the desert was so hot that his brain wasn't functioning properly, and providing insights into the sequel's storyline set 12 years after Dune: Part 2, where Paul Atreides is now an emperor.
MIT engineers developed a black 'bubble wrap' hydrogel-based atmospheric water harvester that can extract over 50 milliliters of safe drinking water per day in extreme conditions like Death Valley, offering a scalable solution to address global water scarcity, especially in arid regions.
The body of Amanda Nenigar, who had been missing in the Arizona desert for over a month, was found by authorities. Her car had been abandoned on February 28, and despite her 911 call with coordinates, she was directed to California authorities instead of Arizona ones. Her family expressed frustration with the emergency services' response. Nenigar's family confirmed her death and asked for privacy as they mourn her loss.
Scientists have solved the mystery of the absence of star-shaped dunes from Earth's geological history for the first time, dating one back thousands of years. The study by Aberystwyth University, Birkbeck, and UCL academics is the first to date how long it took a star dune to form and examine its internal structure. The research reveals the oldest parts of the base of the Moroccan dune are 13,000 years old, and it formed rapidly in the last thousand years, surprising scientists who had thought larger dunes were far older. The study used luminescence dating techniques to determine the age of the dune and suggests it formed around the same time as the Younger Dryas event, an abrupt cooling period in Earth's history.
Five suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of six people in a remote part of the California desert, believed to be linked to an illicit marijuana sale. The victims' bodies were found in two vehicles, with four partially burned. The area has a history of issues related to illegal marijuana farms. The suspects, all held without bail, were booked on murder charges, and authorities are still working to identify two of the victims.
Five men have been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of six men in the Southern California desert, believed to be linked to a dispute over marijuana. The victims were found shot to death, with four bodies partially burned. The area is known for illegal marijuana growing operations, and authorities suspect illicit marijuana was the motive behind the murders. The suspects, aged 24 to 34, were arrested and firearms were seized during the investigation. The sheriff called for cannabis law reform to combat the thriving illegal market, which he described as a "plague" leading to violence.
Five suspects have been arrested in connection to the six bodies found in a remote area of the Southern California desert, with authorities suspecting a marijuana dispute as the motive behind the killings. The victims were identified, and the suspects were apprehended following an extensive investigation and the recovery of firearms. The incident is believed to be related to illicit marijuana, and the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have made arrests in connection with the investigation of six bodies found in the southern California desert last week. The San Bernardino county sheriff’s department has described it as an "active and ongoing" homicide investigation, but has not released details on how the people died. The bodies were found in the Mojave desert outside El Mirage, with reports suggesting gunshot wounds and signs of burning. The area is so remote that the sheriff’s department called in help from the California highway patrol’s aviation division to locate the scene.
Arrests have been made in connection with the discovery of six bodies in the San Bernardino County desert, with details about the arrests not immediately available. The bodies were found near Highway 395 in El Mirage, and authorities confirmed that the victims were homicide victims. The investigation is ongoing, and a news conference has been scheduled to provide more information.