A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer ...

This year’s crop of about 30 Christmas trees was packed into a large ditch left by an earlier downpour, so future rainfall will remain on site to spur the growth of native desert plants.

Isolated in the middle of the desert or atop a remote outcropping, these settlements appear like surreal visions sitting in ...

Becky and Eric's love story unfolded against the breathtaking backdrop of Joshua Tree, California, an iconic desert landscape known for its ethereal sunsets, rugged terrain, and unique Joshua trees.