Monthly Archives: September 2020
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A mystery around the Namib desert
After decades of relentless research, environmental scientists and mathematicians have come up with two main hypotheses about these circles. These are the plant competition hypothesis and ... -
The old trade holding back the Sahara desert
In Mali, the route of the Great Green Wall stretches for nearly 890 km (550 miles), passing through the regions of Kayes and Koulikoro. The project ... -
The mysterious circles in the desert explained by Alan Turing’s theory 70 years ago
It was 1952, and Alan Turing was on the verge of reshaping humanity’s understanding of biology. In a landmark article, the English mathematician introduced what has ... -
North Africa: Adrar issues exposed as Sahara desert heats up
The people of Algeria’s second province feel the heat in many ways, whether in their homes, classrooms or when they dare to go outside. This latest ... -
A new rhino habitat is being built at the Living Desert Zoo
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is making big changes. In about a year, you will be able to encounter rhinos like never before. “You know ... -
Migrants rescued in remote Sahara desert
83 migrants were rescued last week in the Sahara desert, north of Niger. The group had gone three days without food or water after their smugglers ...
