New technology
India turns the desert into a solar 'oasis'
Once a vast desert area, Bhadla Park in Rajasthan now has a completely different look thanks to millions of solar panels.
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Space science
Ancient comet explosion turned the world's driest desert into glass
The dark glass fields that dot the world's driest Atacama Desert were created by a comet that exploded about 12,000 years ago.
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Saudi Arabia begins construction of 'straight city'
The future city in the desert costs $100 billion to build, doesn't use cars, and runs 100% on clean energy.
1001 mystery
Mysterious murals in the Sahara Desert
These mysterious paintings are the crystallization of a brilliant ancient civilization. Until now, those frescoes have become one of the great mysteries in the history o…
1001 mystery
The small desert is full of mysteries but scientists still can't explain it
Although this desert is small in size, it makes everyone curious to explore, because the secrets and rumors here make scientists also helpless.
Conquer Mars
Enter the crater of Israel to simulate life on Mars
On October 10, under the Ramon crater in the southern Israeli desert, a six-person team of five men and one woman began simulating life for about a month on Mars.
Archeology
The mystery of hundreds of intact mummies 4,000 years in the Chinese desert
Since the excavation, the origin of hundreds of mummies buried in boats in the harshest desert in Xinjiang has remained a mystery that has baffled researchers.
Biology
Flowers bloom in the driest desert on the planet
In recent weeks, the sand dunes of Atacama, Chile, the world's driest desert, have once again been bathed in vibrant colors as flowers bloom, despite a persistent drough…
Environment
Lake turned into desert because of climate change
Once an important area for agriculture and fishing, Lake Faguibine in Mali is now left with bare sand dunes.
Scientific works
China designs nuclear reactor without cooling water
A molten salt nuclear reactor that uses thorium instead of uranium could be built in the desert and provide electricity for 100,000 people.
New technology
Self-charging robot maps the seabed, the last frontier of the Earth
Over the centuries, humans have explored countless mountains, forests, and deserts. However, what covers more than 70% of the Earth's area is the ocean is still a great…
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Egypt discovered a new gold mine worth 1 billion USD
Egypt discovered a new gold mine in the eastern desert, valued at more than $ 1 billion.
Biology
What color is the blood of grasshopper?
With strong and sharp teeth like blades, gathered in groups
Animal world
What is the most cruel animal in the world?
According to research by Dr. Jose Maria Gomez from the University of Granada, Spain, ferrets Meerkat are the champions of cruelty in the animal world.
Environment
What caused the giant dust storm 'Godzilla'?
After more than 50 years, 'Godzilla' comes back and is becoming an obsession for people living along the southern coast of the United States.