The researchers managed to extract DNA from the teeth and bones from two of the burials. They found that as humans migrated ...

Sahara Desert teemed with life during African Humid Period. Scientists have reconstructed the genetic profile of a population ...

This week, discover the Sahara’s greener past, explore a mysterious cosmological force, marvel at a new concept for space ...

Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in ...

The desert covers over 3.3 million square miles, which means it's roughly the same size as the entire United States.

The Sahara Desert is on the far eastern edge of Morocco. You can actually see the border of Algeria from your camp! The name ...

Locals showcase the preparation of traditional bread baked in hot sand, often called "sand bread" or "desert bread", during ...

They have opened up a whole new way to see this desert. In the southwest part of Libya, a region called Fezzan is the beating heart of the Sahara, an inaccessible place full of sand seas ...

A new map published on social media by the Met Office shows a huge swathe of Saharan dust particles bound for the UK. If you ...

A satellite image of a cloud of Saharan dust particles hovering over the UK has been released by the Met Office. The national ...

The Kalahari Desert has beautiful red sands that provide a scenic backdrop for hikers. This semi-arid area hosts different ...

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Picture the Sahara, and an inhospitable landscape of ...