Snakes are not bad. In fact, snakes have an important role in the ecosystem. It is important to remember that a snake that is seen in the desert does not warrant a call for removal. In fact, many ...

Between 14,800 and 5,500 years ago, during what is known as the African Humid Period, the desert known for being one of the driest places on Earth actually had enough water to support a way of life.

The image, taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, shows how the lake is now turning into the Aralkum Desert, highlighting the devastating environmental effects of human activity. The Aral Sea, ...