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Pink rock found in Sahara turns out to be 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite, reveals clues to ancient Mars

A meteorite named Teghaza 001, discovered in the Sahara Desert, reveals insights into ancient Martian geology. Scientists determined it originated on Mars over 4.1 billion years ago and underwent volcanic processes. Detailed analysis of zircon crystals indicated interactions with water, suggesting a more active early environment. Researchers identified potential geological…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert reveals red planet Mars once had water

In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert revealed evidence that Mars once had water. Known as Black Beauty or Northwest Africa 7034, the meteorite contains hydrated materials and fragments dating back about 4.48 billion years. Scientists used X-ray and neutron tomography to study its structure. The findings…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Man Joins Online Meeting While Riding Camel in Sahara

When someone mentions a trip to the Sahara Desert, images of endless sand dunes, breathtaking sunsets, and camel rides usually come to mind. What most people would not expect, however, is a professional attending an online meeting while crossing the desert on a camel.

Whats Hot · Jun 16

'The stage was now set for the birth and growth of desert dunes': How the Sahara turned from a vast forest to the arid landscape we see today

In this extract from the book "When the Sahara Was Green", Martin Williams, professor of earth sciences at the University of Adelaide, explores how a vanishing ocean and global cooling set the stage for the birth of the Sahara desert.

LiveScience · Aug 8, 2023

It could be hotter in Texas today than 99% of the rest of the world

"Only the Sahara Desert & Persian Gulf area will be as hot or hotter than the Lone Star State,” according to meteorologist Ben Noll.

Fortune · Jun 28, 2023

Dead NASA satellite crashes to Earth over the Sahara Desert

NASA's dead, 660-pound (300 kilograms) RHESSI spacecraft reentered Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday night (April 19) near the Sudan-Egypt border.

Space · Apr 20, 2023

Watch Itchy Boots Ride Into The Sahara Desert In Morocco

Itchy Boots is in Morocco, almost at the border with Algeria, and is ready to check out the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert as she travels in this video.

RideApart · Feb 27, 2023

Giovanna Fletcher enjoys family day out at The Snowman’s 40th anniversary after gruelling charity trek

The author was all smiles at the festive event after trekking across the Sahara Desert to raise funds for breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022

Jihadism and military takeovers in West Africa: Burkina Faso coup highlights the links

The West African sub-region at the southern edge of the Sahara Desert has recently attracted significant attention. The main reasons have been an increase in violent extremism and what appear to be manifestations of democratic backsliding.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

From Mount Everest to the Sahara Desert - 10 of the most extreme marathons in world

There are some races across the world that are far more challenging that the London Marathon - including one set around the Everest and another across the Sahara Desert

Daily Mirror · Oct 2, 2022