Desert
Algal Bloom Potentially Sickening Hikers on California Trail
Newsweek spoke with hikers who were planning to skip a section of the Pacific Crest Trail because of drinking water possibly contaminated with an algal bloom.
Video of Thousands of Scorpions in Abandoned House Horrifies Internet
"We do have a problem with the occasional scorpion crawling out of the sewer like a cockroach," said a Brazilian poster on Reddit.
Israel Seeks Compromise With Bedouins Over Planting Trees on Disputed Land
Bedouins view the forestry project as part of an attempt to move them into planned communities, which the group says is an assault on its traditional lifestyle.
People Have Only Just Realized How Camels Drink Water and They're in Shock
The mammals have either one or two humps and can go for extended periods without taking on water, earning them the nickname "ships of the desert."
How Camels That Live in the Desert Can Survive for Weeks Without Water
Experts have uncovered new insights into the biological mechanisms that helps these animals survive and thrive in extreme conditions.
Airline Crews Battle Rattlesnakes Squatting in Grounded Fleet of Planes
Qantas engineers have devised a so-called "wheel whacker" to clear the planes of unwelcome desert pests.
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.