Researchers analyzed 59 years of data to show that adding bacteria to desert sand can rapidly create new soil.

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Natural silica glass, found in Earth's driest regions, forms when intense heat from meteor impacts or atmospheric explosions ...

China accelerates desert restoration: 3.5 billion-year-old microbes stabilize sand and protect ecosystems in months.

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The Namib Desert is unforgiving, while this reptile slowly makes its way through – now this shot wins at the World Nature Photography Awards ...

The parish, near Salt Lake City, is aiming to build a $35 million basilica-style church after 17 years of celebrating Mass out of a school gym.