His research focuses on the geological reconstruction of Precambrian ... The first observations of this kind in the Namib Desert were made 15 years ago. Since then, Passchier has continued ...

Decoding how sand grains move and accumulate on Earth can also help scientists understand dune formation on Mars.

Desert camping is an excellent way to go back to nature and see the night sky in its full glory. With hardly any light ...

For over 50 years, ecologists have studied and debated the mystery of the Namib Desert's "fairy circles," circular patches, mostly barren of grass, that have spread across 1,100 miles in the arid ...

For over 50 years, ecologists have studied and debated the mystery of the Namib Desert’s “fairy circles,” circular patches, mostly barren of grass, that have spread across 1,100 miles in the ...

Diving deeper, we explore some of the world's desert regions and highlight what we consider to be some of the most breathtaking landscapes.

wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents a journey in sound from dawn to dusk in the Namib Desert in southern Africa. The Namib is dominated by two features; the sand and the wind.

because in the Namib Desert on the southwest coast of Africa, a considerable number of animal and plant species have adapted to the extreme environment with hyper-arid conditions and sandy ...