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.
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.
Finland will soon be covered in Saharan sand
Finland is set to experience dust from the Sahara Desert next week, leading to vibrant colors in the sky during sunrises and sunsets.
Sharjah University Scientists Turn Desert Sand into Eco-Friendly Bricks
Researchers at Sharjah University have developed eco-friendly bricks using desert sand as an alternative to conventional Portland cement bricks.
Under the Sand of Lop Nor, the Desert Where China Hides Its Nuclear Secrets
Lop Nor, once a salt lake and now a key site for China’s nuclear ambitions, remains shrouded in secrecy and military control.
Checkmate move by China: How it managed to hold back 337,000 square kilometers of sand with straw, water, and sunlight
China is transforming the inhospitable landscape of the Taklamakan Desert by using straw, solar energy, and groundwater to stabilize vast areas of shifting sands.