It came to light that China has an aircraft carrier in the middle of the desert, and many, especially those not well-versed in the global political and military landscape, have been wondering why.

High Desert residents are spotting unexpected summer guests: Owls cooling off in kiddie pools, gardens, even tires. The phenomenon is capturing attention across the region.

Meet Tallulah Rector, a local student-turned-journalist reconnecting with her hometown roots during a summer internship at The Desert Sun.

Up on the high plains of the Atacama Desert, Chile's largest religious festival brings tens of thousands of worshippers together for a Catholic celebration with a twist. Up on the high plains of ...

Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future missions to the red planet.

The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base camp last week.

UChicago-led analysis of Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover data may explain why planet was likely harsh desert for most of recent past NASA’s Curiosity rover captured this photo as it ascended ...

How—and why—did it become a barren desert today? A study led by University of Chicago planetary scientist Edwin Kite puts forth a new explanation for why Mars never seems to stay balmy for long.

Archaeologists Found a 5,000-Year-Old Walled Oasis Hidden in the Desert The vast fortified settlement hints at a forgotten civilization.