Many people think deserts are only hot, but the two largest deserts on Earth are actually cold deserts. Take a look at the ...

While deserts are often seen as lifeless wastelands, many harbor extraordinary and dangerous wildlife. From venomous snakes in Australia to stealthy leopards in Arabia, this guide explores seven of ...

Maybe it’s just us, but February tends to bring on the desert energy. With winter still holding strong in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s nothing quite like basking in the healing properties of the ...

When many people envision deserts, they picture scorching, arid landscapes adorned with sand dunes and perhaps a few cacti. However, not all deserts fit this stereotype, and not all are characterized ...

When people hear the word “desert”, they think of scorching heat, an extremely hot atmosphere, and unbearable temperatures all around. But the actual truth is that the condition of a dessert is ...

The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan is a transnational serial property shared by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The property comprises 14 component parts distributed across arid areas of ...

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Not many books come with ethical presumptions, but a spectacular recent publication starts with one: “’The Deserts of California’ presumes that hope, like healing, relies on time. If there is time, ...