Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of cold tolerance in desert moss
A study led by Prof. Zhang Daoyuan from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of ...
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China Admits : Installing Solar Panels Over Deserts Permanently Disrupts the Ecosystem
For years, solar energy has been seen as an essential part of the fight against climate change, offering a cleaner ...
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Desert X announces Ronald Rael, Agnes Denes, Sanford Biggers, and others will design installations for exhibition’s fifth edition
In its fifth iteration, Desert X will again present a slew of site-specific installations in the Coachella Valley that ...
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Green Valley Gardeners: Low-care plants perfect for a snowbird’s garden
Winter residents often ask which plants, besides cactus, will best tolerate cold desert nights and yet survive hot summers ...
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Working to locate invasive plant species on Fountain Hills preserve lands
Last summer’s monsoon is best described as a “non-soon” with very little precipitation. In the five months since August there has been virtually no measurable rain in the ...
Minecraft's latest public testing update adds new cow variants, shrubbery fireflies, and "bush"
If you could barely contain yourself when Minecraft added a bunch of new pig variants last month, you might want to ...
We're getting a warm and a cold cow in Minecraft, and even though it's not our beloved Moobloom, it's still a win for variant enjoyers
But unlike the pig, this isn't the first time Minecraft cows have got a new variant. Players can already find the Mooshroom ...
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This 3-Mile Desert Hike In Twentynine Palms Is A Dream Come True For Nature Lovers
Nestled in the heart of Twentynine Palms, California, there’s a hidden gem that’ll make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a real-life oasis. The Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail is not just a walk in the ...
Homes under threat from fires at Little Desert National Park and Grampians National Park
An emergency warning was issued for residents in parts of the state’s west on Sunday night as two out-of-control bushfires ...
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California tragedy sparks fears about growing desert wildfire threat
Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting ...
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A rundown on native edible plants and their benefits
Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...
11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert
What was once the world’s largest solar power plant of its type appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening ...