For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?

Tucked away on state Route 18 is a trail where hikers meander through pinyon-juniper forest, braving rocky and sandy conditions to get to a single point — one of the ...

Researchers in Palm Desert and Mongolia are sharing conservation strategies to protect landscapes and the communities that ...

Researchers in China found extensive uranium deposits in the Ordos Basin, which will influence uranium mining operations worldwide. As new discoveries appear, China moves toward major uranium mining ...

If your travel dreams include scaling rugged peaks, wandering through untouched wilderness, or diving into the unknown, then you have an adventurous soul. You’re the type who rushes in where others ...

Despite its arid environment, the desert is a stargazer's paradise, thanks to its clear skies and lack of light pollution. Mongolia's vast Gobi Steppe is one of the most remote and awe-inspiring ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. BRUSSELS — Most of my last week has consisted of enjoying some Spanish tapas and Belgian waffles ...

Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to a new study ...

Among the unearthed findings is a tin-bronze knife, one of the oldest bronze artifacts discovered in China as well as one of the oldest tin-bronze artifacts found on the Eurasian steppe ...

New evidence reveals Homo erectus mastered survival in Tanzania’s ancient deserts, proving they were adaptable generalists long before modern humans emerged. Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Image ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Dubai ...

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