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 ...

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 ...

Scientists have solved the mysterious absence of star-shaped dunes from Earth's geological history for the first time, dating one back thousands of years. The study by Aberystwyth University, Birkbeck ...

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

While giant “star dunes” have been observed all over the world, their age and origin have remained something of a mystery — but now, new findings could shed light on these magnificent desert ...

Classification of Coastal Dunes Depending on the characteristics and availability of the sediment supply, dominant wind velocity and direction, moisture and vegetation present, and the geomorphology ...

Lençóis Maranhenses, located in northeastern Brazil's Maranhão state, is a unique national park unlike any other desert in the world. Spanning over 1,500 square kilometers, this vast expanse of ...

As the water at Presque Isle State Park freezes over, ice dunes are beginning to form on the shores. They may look wonderous, but they can be dangerous, according to officials. DCNR Ranger Supervisor ...

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 ...