Oldest Meteorite Collection on Earth Found in One of the Driest Places
To recover a meteorite record for millions of years, the researchers headed to the Atacama Desert
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Wax Helps Plants to Survive in the Desert
The date palm has a wax that can withstand high temperatures and therefore has an impressive waterproof skin
Collecting Clean Water from Air, Inspired by Desert Life
New studies show options for gathering water from fog, condensation
Ancestral People of Chaco Canyon Likely Grew Their Own Food
University of Cincinnati researchers found the soils in New Mexico could support agriculture, suggesting the people who lived there 1,000 years ago were self-sufficient
Research: Arid Areas Absorb Unexpected Amounts of Carbon
Researchers led by a Washington State University biologist have found that arid areas, among the biggest ecosystems on the planet, take up an unexpectedly large amount of carbon as levels of carbon dioxide increase in the atmosphere.
Biological Soil Crust Secrets Uncovered
Berkeley Lab team reveals how desert cyanobacteria awaken to rainfall then resume their sleep.