Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution ...

Yareta, a plant found in the high-altitude Andes Mountains, can live for up to 3,000 years. Its dense, carpet-like clusters ...

The correct soil composition is crucial for the well-being of fairy duster plants. They thrive in well-draining soil with low ...

Desert Agave: Desert agave is a group of succulent plants with symmetrical rosettes of fleshy, spiky leaves. They come in various sizes and shapes and make beautiful additions to arid gardens. 10.

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STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State University scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove—16 new species of ...

In the wilds of South Africa’s Northern Cape, poaching ‘green diamonds’ has become an almost irresistible temptation ...

The deserts of the U.S. are home to some truly unique animals that thrive in harsh conditions. From elusive reptiles to ...

Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting ...

Despite their harsh conditions, deserts are home to a variety of plants and animals that have ... while cold deserts may receive slightly more but remain arid. Non-polar deserts feature a variety ...

After the BLM announced a plan to build reservoirs and distribute cattle on Bears Ears National Monument, conservation groups ...