Two meteorites found in the Sahara in 2023 might be from Mercury, a study suggests, but doubts remain due to how little is ...

They’re not a perfect match, but it’s way too hot on the first planet for us to hop over and confirm for ourselves.

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, ...

A team of paleontologists led by National Geographic Explorer Paul Sereno uncovered a trove of dinosaur fossils in the Sahara ...

The desert is where the Earth's coldest temperature ever was recorded and some areas haven't seen rain in more than 14 ...

When we arrived at the Sahara Desert, the four of us trekked into the sunset on camels, then sat on the sand dunes and talked about life, dreams, and aspirations. That night, we enjoyed a tagine curry ...

Western Sahara is a strip of coastal desert rich in phosphates and fish that the United Nations has considered a “non-self-governing territory” throughout almost 50 years of dispute.

Dust from the Sahara Desert, once a massive lake, travels across the Atlantic Ocean. This dust, rich in potassium and iron from dead diatoms, fertilizes the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon River then ...

The Sebeiba festival, a 3,000-year-old tradition of the Tuareg people, takes center stage in Djanet, an Algerian oasis town ...

Western Sahara is a strip of coastal desert rich in phosphates and fish that the United Nations has considered a “non-self-governing territory” throughout almost 50 years of dispute.

The United Kingdom is shifting its stance on the disputed Western Sahara, backing Morocco's plan to offer its people limited autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty.