Public lands in the California desert are filled with privately owned parcels.

Scientists analyzed chemical and isotopic markers in groundwater to reconstruct changes in water table levels over time.

Desert ecosystems are some of the most richly diverse in the world and yet they are one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. Deserts, which account for one-third of the earth’s land mass, ...

Deserts are one of the top three richest biomes for terrestrial vertebrates, with a quarter of species, totaling almost 7,000, found there. Three percent of these species are only found in desert ...

Rare monsoon rains have briefly turned Rajasthan’s Thar Desert green, awakening dormant seeds and wildlife, offering a ...

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

(CNN) — Inside a Mojave aster flower, a tiny bee is fast asleep. At night, the pale lavender petals close, providing a safe resting place. In the morning, as birdsong rings out across the desert, the ...

Panels alter soil moisture and MAOM carbon, so careful siting and spacing help support renewables without harming nearby ...

PHOENIX – On a warm Wednesday afternoon, one burro with tan fur and large ears wandered the streets and desert surrounding Lake Pleasant with its herd. Many of the wild donkeys roam near the lake ...

I never imagined that closing dumpsters could help save an endangered species, but that's exactly what I learned during my time at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. What started as a volunteer ...

Osoyoos sits at the heart of Canada’s 'desert-like' region, where hot summers, low rainfall, and long growing seasons shape a ...