Matt Bomer and Stella Maxwell are back together for Mackage's latest fashion adventure. This time, they're exploring the desert in the brand's new spring/summer 2026 collection, called Oasis. The campaign shows the two stars as travelers lost in a desert dreamscape, searching for peace in a harsh ye
In Brazil's dry, thirsty lands, the ground is struggling. Plants are sparse. The soil is tired. But there's a glimmer of hope. People are trying to fix it. And guess what? Tiny bacteria are feeling the difference. These tiny life forms are everywhere in the soil. Some are common. Others are rare. T
Deep in the Mojave Desert, a shocking crime unfolded, driven by greed and cruelty. The story begins with a man named Michael living in Newport Beach, California. He was a successful business owner and clearly had considerable wealth. Michael's roommate, Mary Barnes, mentioned that Michael wasn't fl
The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms o
Scientists have come up with a new math model to figure out how temperature affects the number of desert locusts. They studied all stages of locust life, from babies to adults, and both solo and group behaviors. The model shows that even small changes in temperature can cause big shifts in populatio
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, annual plants face a tough challenge: they need to time their germination just right to survive. This task is even harder with changing rainfall patterns due to climate change. Scientists studied 10 annual plant species in this desert to understand how they cope w
Ever wondered how the health of our land affects our societies? Let's explore the fascinating connection between physical, natural, and social sciences. Scientists are delving into critical essays and case studies to understand how societies interact with land degradation and desertification. Imagi
The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w
Recently, a unique group of six Russian soldiers who refused to fight in Ukraine found safety in France. These brave individuals fled their own army, crossing through Kazakhstan, to escape the ongoing conflict. They hope their actions will inspire others to defy Russian authorities and end the war.
Eighteen North Korean soldiers have vanished from the Russian frontline near Ukraine, causing a stir. They were placed in the Kursk and Bryansk regions, not far from Ukraine. Russian troops are reportedly searching for them, while their commanders try to keep this quiet. This news follows reports t
