The Namib desert’s sand can be burningly hot but its air, blowing in off the Atlantic Ocean, is cool. Running generates a wind over the body. We concluded that the heat from the sun and from the ...

No matter what time of year it is, our ultimate Arizona bucket list has activities for people of all ages. Here are 50 things ...

VIENNA (ANI) – As climate change accelerates, plants face increasing pressure to adapt to new environmental conditions. This is especially critical for crops, as drought- and heat-resistant plants are ...

There are several nutrients that vegan and vegetarian kids can miss out on without careful planning, a review of the evidence finds. Reading time 2 minutes Is your child thinking about becoming a ...

Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal supplies (e.g., lotus root and foxnut) and industrial raw materials (e.g., ...

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - CHiPS for Kids returns today! The event kicks off Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walgreens at 44840 Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. California Highway Patrol officers ...

An extract from a desert berry used in traditional Chinese medicine restored insulin function and stabilized metabolism in diabetic mice. The findings hint at a powerful natural alternative for ...

Life in places like California’s Death Valley pushes everything to its limit. Temperatures rise past 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The light is harsh, the soil is dry, and most plants wilt fast. Yet one low ...

Biologists with the Arizona Game and Fish Department have released a new study showing feral burros are devastating key plant species in the Sonoran Desert, threatening saguaros and other native ...

Scientists have used a CPLEX-based MIP model and tested it on a section of the 10 MW Masdar City Solar Photovoltaic Plant. In their simulation, they assume the use of two robotic cleaners to operate ...

Arizona’s scorching daytime heat often keeps us indoors, but when the sun dips below the horizon, the desert transforms into a magical outdoor paradise. Patios across the Grand Canyon State have ...

Through a collaboration between U.S. and Kenyan researchers and Turkana communities of northern Kenya, scientists have uncovered key genetic adaptations underlying survival in hot and dry environments ...