Desert
Utah Monolith Mysteriously Vanishes, Replaced By Pyramid
The agency that administers the area said it has received "credible reports" the structure was removed "by an unknown party."
Monolith in Utah Desert Inspires '2001: A Space Odyssey' Comparisons
A mysterious monolith has somehow wound up in a remote Utah desert in a peculiar turn of events that has drawn comparisons to Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science fiction epic.
Suspect Arrested in Case of Corpse Found in Sleeping Bag in Nevada Desert
Police found the corpse of Raul James Salazar, 47, while searching for another unrelated missing person.
Settling My Soul in Sedona
The author reconnects with nature and finds herself in the Arizona desert
Trash Mounds Reveal Fall of Ancient Byzantine Empire
Researchers studied garbage in the ancient city of Elusa.
Trump Signs Largest Wilderness Protection Law in Decade
President Donald Trump signed the country's largest wilderness preservation legislation in a decade—but cut Environmental Protection Agency funding by 31 percent.
'BDO' Update Brings Shadow Arena Battle Royale Mode
A new "Black Desert Online" update has arrived with Early Access Shadow Arena game mode, Golden Drop event and more. Find out all the changes outlined in the BDO patch notes, here.
Scientists Announce Plan to Turn the Sahara Green
Study published in Science looks at what would happen if we turned the Sahara into a huge farm for renewable energy.
Man Kidnapped Son to Perform Exorcism, Boy's Mom Says
Police found 11 children being kept in filthy conditions at the compound.
Saharan Dust May Prevent Deadly Storms in the U.S.
The dust has traveled more than 5,000 miles over the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
World's Oldest Biological Colors Discovered
The new findings shed light on the evolution of life on Earth.
Migrants Dumped in Desert and Told to Walk to Safety
With no water or food, migrants are forced across the border at gunpoint in the searing heat.
'Love Nikki' Desert Mirage Event Guide
The latest Love Nikki Desert Mirage Event is here! Check out our complete guide to stage battles and quiz answers, here.
Protected Donkeys Shot to Death in Nevada Desert
Thirteen small donkeys, known locally as "burros," have been found dead since May 5.
National Chocolate Chip Day: Free Cookie Locations
Here are the places to go for free and discounted cookies.
10 Teenagers Drown in Israel Flash Flood
Police have arrested three people on suspicion of negligence over the deaths.
Miramar Comes to 'PUBG' Xbox One Tomorrow
The Miramar map for "PUBG" on Xbox One will be playable starting tomorrow, April 24.
Secret Chambers and Thrones Discovered in Peru
The sexual motifs of Moche ceramics are world-renowned.
You Can Help Search Earth's Deserts for Alien-Like Life
It's easier to study planets that are closer to their suns, but how close can you get before it becomes too hot and dry for life to survive?
New Giant Geoglyph of Orca Discovered in Peru Desert
It could be the oldest image ever recorded at the desert site.
Las Vegas Killer Did Target Practice Before Attack
Stephen Paddock killed 58 people in the city before turning a gun on himself.
When Does Sukkot 2017 Start and End? Holiday Facts
What is a sukkah? How is it built? What are the "four species"? A brief FAQ.
What Is the Burning Man Festival?
First-time "burners" should expect to be greeted with hugs from the completely naked welcoming committee.
What American Greatness Really Means
The world isn't flat. (Trust me—I've seen it from space.) We don't live in a two-dimensional world.
Two Israeli Soldiers Jailed for Killing West Bank Camel
The pair, from the special Duvdevan unit, were sentenced after footage of the incident emerged online.
Gunmen Kidnap More Than Two Dozen Qatari Nationals in Iraq
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the mass abduction.
Blood and Sand
The great deserts of the American West are the setting of several new nonfiction books.
Kill Dutch Jihadis So They Can't Return Home, Says PM's Party
A spokesperson for Mark Rutte's party said it would be better for the country's armed forces to kill its own citizens than let them return.
Tide Begins to Turn Against ISIS: Report
Morale is failing, foreign fighters are deserting and Iraqi forces are pushing the terrorist group back, according to a new report.