Chinese scientists are testing whether cyanobacteria, the photosynthetic microorganisms that have shaped Earth’s soils for billions of years, can convert barren desert sand into ground capable of ...

Desert soil often looks lifeless, but it’s full of microscopic organisms like bacteria and fungi that help cycle nutrients and support plant life. Many deserts have a tough, crusty surface called ...

Researchers analyzed 59 years of data to show that adding bacteria to desert sand can rapidly create new soil.

Researchers have recently investigated the interface performance of wind- and sand-eroded concrete in desert environments and ...