A new study has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand dunes form on beaches and in deserts. A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the ...

Next time you explore a beach or a desert, look down at the sand. You might spot patches of small ripples just a few centimeters tall. Wind can shape these miniature dunes in less than half an hour ...

A 2023 astronaut photo shows three dark hills, or mesas, towering above part of the Sahara desert in southern Mauritania. The structures are remnants of a single Paleozoic era formation, and have ...

For the first time ever, scientists have figured out the age of one of Earth's oldest star dunes. These peculiar sand dunes get their name from the designs of rocks and sand that seem to spread down ...

The size and morphology of coastal dunes is dependent on the complex interaction between controlling winds, sediment supply, and the geomorphology of the nearshore and beach environment. At the most ...

Scientists have devised a new way to study winds on Mars by examining sand dunes on the planet’s surface. The resulting wind map could help explain recent changes in the martian climate and provide ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The desert’s enormous star dunes are mysterious structures. These ...

Over a hundred years ago, giant sand dunes threatened to overwhelm parts of Florence, Ore. These dunes snake along the coast for over 50 miles, and some are taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza. And ...

A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand dunes form on beaches and in deserts. While the formation of large desert ...