“A freshwater spring fed from deep underground,” says Attenborough. “At last, a drink, and a refreshing dip. The oases are a lifeline for the bears, particularly for those that are extremely precious: ...

Maps and GPS devices would be recommended to not get lost in this expansive desert. The Gobi Desert is rich with cultural history as it was part of ancient trade routes like the Silk Road.

China is combating desertification by launching one of the world’s largest reforestation efforts — the Great Green Wall project. This ambitious plan aims to transform the barren Gobi Desert into a ...

This piece is part of a series of articles covering the medieval and early modern great powers of each of Asia’s regions: ...

A 1GW solar-storage project in northwest China is now operational, with Trinasolar supplying 210MW of its high-efficiency ...

A 1GW solar-storage project in northwest China is now underway, with Trinasolar supplying 210MW of its high-efficiency Vertex N 720W series modules. Scheduled to be grid-connected by the end of this ...

Why would China build a multi-billion-dollar highway right through the heart of the desert? In this video, we explore the surprising story behind one of China's boldest infrastructure projects, a ...

Long a draw for artists, creatives, and seekers, Joshua Tree and the surrounding High Desert towns offer no shortage of chic ...

Team members must repeatedly enter the desert, often for several days or even weeks at a time. They usually invite ...

New satellite imagery reveals advancing work at the Trojena mountain ski resort in Saudi Arabia, part of the ambitious Neom project, currently the world's biggest construction site. Newsweek has ...

Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a land bridge connecting the continents more than 70 million years ago, according to a new study led by ...