Desertification in the Sahel is being tackled by a simple yet effective method: 'half moon' pits. These crescent-shaped basins, dug by farmers, capture rainwater, break soil crusts, and cool the ...

Spending two weeks sleeping under the stars in southern Algeria is a perfect introduction to the Tuareg way of life ...

The dunes are located in the northern part of Death Valley, near Stovepipe Wells, and they’re one of the most accessible sand dune systems in the entire park. You can literally park your car, walk a ...

Deep in the desert of Niger, scientists have unearthed an unknown species of dinosaur, a giant fissvery of its kind in more ...