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How Holi And Ramadan Unites This Pakistani Desert Town Every Year
In a desert town in Pakistan, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation.
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Saudi Arabia's Mega-City Faces Mega Problem: The Price Of A Desert Paradise
Private yachts were moored nearby, and some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance as Saudi Arabia partially opened Neom, its ambitious $500 billion mega-city in the desert.
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Presumed Extinct, This Desert Rat-Kangaroo May Still Be Alive In Hiding
When it comes to how hard an animal can bite, size always matters. There may be no truer a case of this than the desert rat-kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris), known as the ngudlukanta.
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8 Events You Must Attend In February 2025 In India: Music, Art, Culture, And More
Discover top events the best of festivals, concerts, art, and cultural events across India, and plan the trip of your dreams this February.
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'Dream Of The Desert': Saudi Arabia's First Luxury Train Unveiled
The 1,300-kilometer route, utilising existing railway lines, will depart from Riyadh and travel north to Al Qurayyat, near the Jordanian border.
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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Blog | 'I Sleep With One Eye Open': LA Residents On Life In A City On Fire
In the residential areas of Pasadena and Altadena, where I walked alone, on the deserted streets, the fires had consigned what were people's homes, as of the previous day, to the forever past.
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Asma Al-Assad: Syrian First Lady Seeking Divorce From Bashar Al-Assad
Vogue magazine published a profile on Asma al-Assad, the wife of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It was titled "A Rose in the Desert," and in the words of Joan Juliet Buck, the writer, Asma was "the freshest and most magnetic of first ladies".
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At COP16, Saudi Arabia Bets On Climate Tech To Make Deserts Bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions.
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Man Who Once Guarded Russia's Nuclear Base Reveals Its War Secrets
A former officer in Russia's nuclear forces is among the rare few to speak out about his experiences at one of the country's most secretive military bases.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
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Saudi 'Davos In The Desert' Opens Amid Conflict In Middle East
The Future Investment Initiative debuted in 2017 as a showcase for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's dream of diversifying the economy of the world's largest crude exporter away from oil.
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Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space
A groundbreaking study by University of Warwick scientists has revealed a new region in space called the Neptunian Ridge. This discovery shows how planets move between harsh desert zones where atmospheres are stripped away and safer savannah regions where they can survive. The research provides crucial insights into planetary migration and evolutio...
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Sahara Desert Turns Green, NASA Shares Stunning Image of Transformation
Historically, the Sahara was once covered in vegetation and lakes between 11,000 and 5,000 years ago
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Artificial Intelligence Uncovers 300 New Nazca Lines, Including 'Knife-Wielding Orca'
It took nearly a century to discover a total of 430 figurative Nazca geoglyphs, which offer significant insights into the ancient cultures at the Nazca Pampa.
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How Holi And Ramadan Unites This Pakistani Desert Town Every Year
In a desert town in Pakistan, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation.
-
Saudi Arabia's Mega-City Faces Mega Problem: The Price Of A Desert Paradise
Private yachts were moored nearby, and some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance as Saudi Arabia partially opened Neom, its ambitious $500 billion mega-city in the desert.
-
Presumed Extinct, This Desert Rat-Kangaroo May Still Be Alive In Hiding
When it comes to how hard an animal can bite, size always matters. There may be no truer a case of this than the desert rat-kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris), known as the ngudlukanta.
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8 Events You Must Attend In February 2025 In India: Music, Art, Culture, And More
Discover top events the best of festivals, concerts, art, and cultural events across India, and plan the trip of your dreams this February.
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'Dream Of The Desert': Saudi Arabia's First Luxury Train Unveiled
The 1,300-kilometer route, utilising existing railway lines, will depart from Riyadh and travel north to Al Qurayyat, near the Jordanian border.
-
World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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Blog | 'I Sleep With One Eye Open': LA Residents On Life In A City On Fire
In the residential areas of Pasadena and Altadena, where I walked alone, on the deserted streets, the fires had consigned what were people's homes, as of the previous day, to the forever past.
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Asma Al-Assad: Syrian First Lady Seeking Divorce From Bashar Al-Assad
Vogue magazine published a profile on Asma al-Assad, the wife of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It was titled "A Rose in the Desert," and in the words of Joan Juliet Buck, the writer, Asma was "the freshest and most magnetic of first ladies".
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At COP16, Saudi Arabia Bets On Climate Tech To Make Deserts Bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions.
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Man Who Once Guarded Russia's Nuclear Base Reveals Its War Secrets
A former officer in Russia's nuclear forces is among the rare few to speak out about his experiences at one of the country's most secretive military bases.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
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Saudi 'Davos In The Desert' Opens Amid Conflict In Middle East
The Future Investment Initiative debuted in 2017 as a showcase for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's dream of diversifying the economy of the world's largest crude exporter away from oil.
-
Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space
A groundbreaking study by University of Warwick scientists has revealed a new region in space called the Neptunian Ridge. This discovery shows how planets move between harsh desert zones where atmospheres are stripped away and safer savannah regions where they can survive. The research provides crucial insights into planetary migration and evolutio...
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Sahara Desert Turns Green, NASA Shares Stunning Image of Transformation
Historically, the Sahara was once covered in vegetation and lakes between 11,000 and 5,000 years ago
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Artificial Intelligence Uncovers 300 New Nazca Lines, Including 'Knife-Wielding Orca'
It took nearly a century to discover a total of 430 figurative Nazca geoglyphs, which offer significant insights into the ancient cultures at the Nazca Pampa.
