KASHGAR, China - For a few cents, the melon sellers will pare off a sweet slice that sends juice dribbling down your chin. You're not hungry but, boy, those golden mutton-filled pastries sure look ...

AL QUDRA LAKES, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A desert oasis hidden away in the dunes in the far reaches of skyscraper-studded Dubai has drawn a surprising new set of weary world travelers: a pack of ...

For centuries, hundreds of millions of people have relied on desert wetlands that are now disappearing. Can blending ancient knowledge and modern innovation protect these unique ecosystems? Climate ...

An oasis in Chile’s Atacama desert may have once served as a hub for the trade of live parrots from across the Andes. An analysis of the remains of whole birds and feathers found at an archaeological ...