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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Construction: turning desert sand into bricks or concrete

Researchers are transforming desert sand, previously deemed unsuitable for construction, into sustainable building materials using innovative technologies.

Mar 22 • 12:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

This quiet town in Arizona is an underrated gem worth visiting in 2026

This article highlights a lesser-known town in Arizona, surrounded by nature, that is gaining attention from travelers for its authentic experiences and serene environment.

Mar 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"They will ask me to blow up a building or assassinate someone": at the heart of the Syrian desert, the Islamic State rises from its ashes

The article examines the resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria, particularly in the Deir Ez-Zor province, where recruitment and terrorist activities are increasing.

Mar 21 • 13:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Sandstorm turned Gaza into an orange desert

A sandstorm has swept over Gaza, negatively impacting the tents of displaced Palestinian families and worsening their already difficult living conditions.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SHOCKING FIND: Killers of a rare animal caught thanks to a video that started circulating on social media

Three men in India have been arrested for killing a rare desert cat, the caracal, after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flowers in the desert and dinosaur nest? See the most curious news of the month

Scientists recreated a real dinosaur nest to understand how they incubated their eggs, and researchers found a 60-year-old sea turtle in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The journey of 'Sir�t' through the desert of life, towards nothingness

The Oscars highlighted the disconnect between Hollywood's celebrated glamour and the ongoing global political crises, during which a call for peace in Palestine was notably made by Spanish actor Javier Bardem.

Mar 20 • 20:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Arizona desert town breaks record for hottest March temperature in US history

A town in Arizona has set a new record for the hottest March temperature in US history, reaching 110F (43.3C) amid a late-winter heatwave.

Mar 20 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ROOT ⟩ Dubai - a pearl on desert sand

Now is the best time to enjoy the sunny Arabian spring in Dubai, with fewer tourists and surprisingly affordable prices.

Mar 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Crimson Desert gets huge day one patch that fixes massive complaints

A significant day one patch for Crimson Desert has been released, addressing critical gameplay issues and enhancing player experience.

Mar 20 • 10:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One of the Most Surprising Creatures on Earth Found in the Atacama Desert

Researchers have discovered a type of worm in the Atacama Desert, known for its extreme conditions, that was previously thought to inhabit only specific regions like seabeds and Antarctica.

Mar 19 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How the Ancestry of the Toad Venom 5-MeO-DMT Was Manufactured

The article explores the origins and cultural appropriation of the psychoactive substance 5-MeO-DMT derived from the Sonoran Desert toad, addressing its commodification and the mythologizing of indigenous practices.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

All Crimson Desert trophies and how to unlock them

The article discusses the trophies in the upcoming game Crimson Desert, set to release on March 19, 2026, and provides details on how players can unlock them based on early leaks.

Mar 19 • 11:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Crimson Desert release time today - When will it be playable on PlayStation, Xbox and PC?

UK gamers are eagerly anticipating the release of Crimson Desert for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC this evening.

Mar 19 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

China planted trees in a desert: From biological void to carbon sink?

A Chinese ecological project has begun planting trees around the Taklamakan Desert, showing promising signs of carbon capture in this arid region.

Mar 19 • 00:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Crimson Desert review - open-world fantasy action RPG is equal parts undeniably epic and frustrating

The review of Crimson Desert highlights both its epic scope and engaging gameplay, but also points out several frustrating aspects.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Grandiose, Unreal... and a Bit 'Broken': Our Test of Crimson Desert, the Incredible Epic That Pushes the Limits of Video Games

A review of the highly ambitious video game Crimson Desert reveals its imperfections but suggests it could be a strong contender against anticipated releases like GTA 6.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Saudi Arabia changed the life of a desert valley located 50 kilometers from Mecca, which receives little rain per year, using a revolutionary system

Saudi Arabia has revitalized the Albaida desert valley near Mecca by implementing a revolutionary water capture system that utilizes sudden floods, rather than traditional irrigation methods, to combat severe drought and restore the ecosystem.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Desert gardener's 'little oasis' where trial and error are key to success

Helen Murray's garden in Silverton, Australia, showcases resilience and beauty in a harsh outback environment, recently featured in Gardening Australia magazine.

Mar 17 • 23:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Open-Pit Mining: From Desert Landscape to Lakes

Germany is transitioning from lignite coal mining in the Rhineland to converting former mining sites into lakesl.

Mar 17 • 14:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Paleontologists Uncover a New Spinosaurus Species By Following a Clue From a Decades-Old Book Into the Sahara Desert

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of Spinosaurus in the Sahara Desert, tracing its origins to a line in a decades-old book and a historical geological find.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mobile convenience stores play a role in the ‘food desert’ providing essentials

A senior mobile convenience store initiative is addressing the issue of food deserts in rural areas of South Korea by offering essential goods directly to local residents.

Mar 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Saudi Arabia wants to plant 10 billion trees in the desert to mitigate climate change, but experts warn that the plan could require water, a resource that the region lacks

Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan to plant 10 billion trees in its desert aims to combat climate change, though experts caution about the water resources needed for such an initiative.

Mar 16 • 17:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Jannik Sinner, champion of Indian Wells: a flawless performance to celebrate in the desert

Jannik Sinner won the Indian Wells Masters 1000 title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in a tightly contested final that featured two tie-breaks.

Mar 16 • 00:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Catamarca: the plan to preserve a paradise of flamingos and biodiversity that emerges in an inhospitable desert

The government of Catamarca is implementing a plan to regulate land use in a Ramsar site to protect flamingos and biodiversity from tourism and mining.

Mar 15 • 13:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Beck: Raspudićs Parked in the Shade, Trump is Stuck in the Desert, Where There is Neither Shade nor Water for Medicine

The article reflects on Donald Trump's recent comments about his perceived successes, questioning the validity of those claims and the nature of victory itself.

Mar 15 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Morocco: FAO warns of risk of locust spread in several regions of the country

The FAO has issued a warning about the potential resurgence of locust swarms in Morocco, particularly in the agricultural region of Agadir.

Mar 15 • 05:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] 204 Koreans Evacuated from Saudi Arabia by Military Transport Plane... Operation ‘Desert Light’

The South Korean government has evacuated approximately 204 citizens from Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the US-Iran conflict.

Mar 14 • 23:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Showy Ride through the Desert Ends with a Title. Siniaková and Her Partner Finally Tamed the Nightmare

Tennis player Kateřina Siniaková won her 34th doubles title at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament, partnering with American Taylor Townsend to defeat a Serbian-Kazakh duo.

Mar 14 • 20:10 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security

Qatar is investing in desert farming to enhance its food security amid geopolitical tensions and a history of embargoes.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists Enter a Remote Cave and Find Evidence That the Sahara Was Green and Rainy 8,000 Years Ago: This Discovery Comes from the Study of Stalagmites

Research shows that the Sahara Desert was lush and wetter 8,000 years ago, according to stalagmite studies in Morocco.

Mar 13 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Commercial Desert: One in Four Stores Closes, Surge of Foreigners

The article discusses the alarming trend of store closures in Italy, with one in four shops shutting down by 2025, driven by a significant influx of foreign-owned businesses amid a demographic shift.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sahara Dust Storm Reached Europe: Estonia Was Also Covered in Muddy Rain and the Sky Turned Oddly Orange

A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert reached Estonia, causing muddy rain and unusual orange skies throughout parts of Europe.

Mar 13 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

A white surprise visited the Sahara

A rare snowfall occurred in Ain Sefra, Algeria, in the Sahara Desert, marking only the seventh recorded instance of such an event in four decades.

Mar 12 • 20:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Crimson Desert pre-order bonus and editions – which version is best to buy?

This article discusses the various pre-order bonuses and editions available for the game 'Crimson Desert', highlighting what players can receive by pre-ordering.

Mar 12 • 12:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Unusual Hobby: This Woman Has a Bird

Lisa Kustura, a falconer, walks her desert hawk Enzo along a path in Ottenburg, reflecting on her unique passion for falconry as part of an initiative to deter crows in Eching.

Mar 12 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Saudi Arabia transformed a desert valley 50 kilometers from Mecca into a forest ecosystem, with rain retention canals, stone dams, and passive rainwater collection

Saudi Arabia has successfully turned the Albaida desert valley near Mecca into a thriving ecosystem using innovative water retention techniques.

Mar 12 • 00:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Ships Sailing in the Desert and Others Jumping from Place to Place: What is Happening?

A recent phenomenon confusing navigation systems has been reported, where ships appear to be sailing in the desert due to widespread GPS jamming in the region.

Mar 11 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Crimson Desert map size revealed – just how big is the new open-world RPG?

The size of the map in the upcoming open-world RPG Crimson Desert has been discussed, with developers hinting at a massive play space featuring different biomes and sky islands.

Mar 11 • 12:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Sky Turned White in Lithuania: It’s Not a Good Day for Sensitive People to Enjoy Outdoor Activities

In Lithuania, an influx of warm air from the southwest has brought desert dust, leading to poor air quality and a hazy sky, particularly affecting sensitive individuals who might want to engage in outdoor activities.

Mar 11 • 10:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Wonders of Creation: The Driest Deserts in the World are Full of Life

A recent study reveals that the Atacama Desert in Chile harbors a diverse and abundant population of microscopic nematodes, challenging previous assumptions about life in extreme arid conditions.

Mar 11 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Iran War: What is the Greek Intelligence Service's 'Desert Scorpion' plan?

The article discusses the Greek Intelligence Service's operational plan named 'Desert Scorpion' in response to heightened security risks stemming from developments in the Middle East, particularly concerning potential terrorist threats targeting U.S. bases and Greece.

Mar 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

COLD DESERT WINDS ⟩ Trillions of dollars in investments are at stake in the USA

The warming relations between Gulf states and the U.S. are under strain as significant investments promised by these nations face uncertainty.

Mar 10 • 06:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Epstein's Desert Ranch is Being Searched Again

Authorities are once again searching Zorro Ranch, the desert property owned by the late sex offender and billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, amidst ongoing investigations into illegal activities that allegedly took place there.

Mar 10 • 06:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Behind the scenes of the chase scene in 'One Battle After Another' in the California desert

This article discusses the behind-the-scenes efforts of the filming team in creating a unique chase scene for the Oscar-nominated film 'One Battle After Another.'

Mar 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

What is the name of the large desert that is Africa's largest?

The article presents a quiz focused on various trivia questions, including identifying Africa's largest desert.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Attacks in the Gulf Region: TUI Picks Up Vacationers from a Small Airport in the Desert

The travel company TUI is conducting repatriation flights from a lesser-known airport in Al-Ain, UAE, amid escalating attacks in the Gulf region.

Mar 9 • 16:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

"Lifeline of the Desert, Directly Threatened"... Middle Eastern War Expands to Attacks on Desalination Facilities

The ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East are now targeting essential civilian infrastructure, including desalination facilities that provide drinking water to millions.

Mar 9 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A desert called center

A discussion on the challenges facing centrist voters and the relevance of Jesse Jackson's legacy in organized minority politics.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iran announces strike on Tel Aviv, Negev desert, and US bases in the region

Iran has launched a new wave of missile operations targeting Tel Aviv, the Negev desert, and US air bases in the region.

Mar 8 • 20:00 UTC

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