Most people think of deserts as sweltering expanses of sand, but not all deserts fit that scorching stereotype. Nestled in northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia, the Gobi Desert is one ...

A week of springlike weather is expected to arrive this weekend in Southern California, including the High Desert.

Gusty winds and warm temperatures are the weather story this week. The gusty winds are confined mainly to our desert areas, where a Wind Advisory is in effect through the day on Tuesday. Gusts could ...

Scientists analyzed chemical and isotopic markers in groundwater to reconstruct changes in water table levels over time.

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The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...