Sahara desert

Wind, Solar Farms In Sahara Could Make The Desert Green And Save The Region

Scientists explore effects of large-scale wind and solar farms in the Sahara Desert. They found that such installations can significantly increase rainfall and boost vegetation in the region, paving the way for a 'green' Sahara, climate benefits, and clean energy.

New Evidence Suggests That the Sahara Desert Used to be Tropical

New research suggests that the Sahara desert used to be moist and green before it has turned into one of the largest deserts on Earth. An analysis and simulation of weather patterns have indicated that a majority of the Sahara Desert has experienced very heavy and continuous rains more than a thousand years ago.

Sahara Desert Dust May Have Caused Climate Change 11,000 Years Ago

Scientists have discovered that the transport of Sahara Desert dust in the atmosphere may have crucially affected the changes in climate for thousands of years.

A 'Carpet' of Ancient Stone Tools Uncovered in the Sahara

It's an archaeologists dream come true: A new intensive study of a massive outcrop of sandstone in the middle of the Saharan desert has revealed that it is covered in ancient stone tools, with an average of 75 distinct tools per square meter.

Carbon-Collecting Iron Traced to Dusty Sahara Desert

Iron, though present in miniscule amounts in seawater, is a major player in the ocean's carbon cycle. Now scientists have assessed the various sources of dissolved iron in the north Atlantic Ocean, finally tracing the source of this precious metal to the dusty Sahara Desert.

New Martian Meteorite from Sahara Desert Contains 10 Times More Water than Others

A detailed analysis of a Martian meteorite, found in the Sahara desert in 2011, has revealed that it contains water 10 times more than other Martian meteorites.