Subtropical deserts are known for their sandy landscapes, especially the Sahara Desert. And, although these are some of the hottest places on the planet, it rains in deserts. In fact, the average ...

A relentless giant is stirring in North Africa. The Sahara Desert, already the size of the continental United States, grows larger every single year. What sounds like something from ancient geological ...

New research from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests the Sahara Desert, long defined by relentless heat and extreme dryness, could receive up to 75% more rainfall by the end of the century.

The normally dry northwestern Sahara lake, Sebkha el Melah, was filled for the seventh time since the beginning of the 21st century. This flood, in September 2024, which occurred after the study was ...