Sahara desert patterns
Ribbons of Saharan sand dunes seem to glow in sunset colors, seen through the “eyes” of Landsat satellite sensor.
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How much Saharan Dust feeds Amazon’s plants
For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions the amounts of dust that makes a trans-Atlantic journey… How much Saharan dust feeds Amazon’s
Saharan Dust over the Mediterranean Sea
In early February 2015, Greece and Turkey was pummeled by strong southwesterly winds. They also bring ashore a cloud of dust that originated in Africa’s Sahara Desert.
A new study explains what helped Egyptians Build the Pyramids
Scientists discovered that the Egyptian pyramids were built along a now-defunct branch of the Nile River.
Transforming Discarded Tires into Shoe Outsoles
A young Korean brand called Tread&Goove transforms discarded tires into a series of “Sahara” sneakers, with outsole made from scrap tires.
Why Egypt is Building a New Capital City
Egypt is building a new capital city right in the middle of the desert. But why are they doing this…
The world’s first Malaria Vaccine approved
WHO approves the world’s first malaria vaccine. It’s recommended for children in Africa and can reinvigorate the fight against malaria.
NASA discovers Water on Sunlit Surfaces of the Moon
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) confirms presence of water on sunlit surfaces of the Moon, boosting exploration plans.
Plume of dust from Africa cross the Atlantic Ocean
In this video watch the enormous plume of dust from Africa cross the Atlantic ocean.
Eliminating Mosquitoes by creating all-male populations
A modification that creates more male offspring was able to eliminate populations of malaria mosquitoes in lab experiments.