A scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove -- 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican deserts.

Drylands, characterized by an aridity index (AI) below 0.65, cover about 45% of the Earth's land and support more than 3 ...

Deserts are home to various snake species that have adapted to survive extreme conditions, from the highly venomous Inland ...

When you think of Wisconsin, you probably picture rolling dairy farms, deep green forests, or a tailgate spread worthy of a Lambeau Field parking lot. But what if I told you there’s an actual desert ...

"It has not only reduced the reliance on manual labor, but also significantly lowered operational costs and boosted ...

Scientists recently discovered that San Bernardino County's Searles Lake contains minerals found in outer space.

In the vast urban sprawl of Arizona, the habitat of the tiny western burrowing owl is being destroyed—prompting ...

Desert animals adapt by eating water-storing plants or opportunistically feeding on moisture-rich insects and small animals ...

In fabled cross-country walk from Ohio, Lummis traversed the desert, Cucamonga and Pomona into L.A. 140 years ago this week.

Flagstaff Flagstaff stands out as a cool oasis amidst the arid desert climate of Arizona. Situated at an elevation of ...