Iran's folded rocks are a colorful formation that is part of the Greater Caucasus mountains, which formed when the Eurasian tectonic plate collided with the Arabian plate millions of years ago.

Researchers believe rainfall and flooding changed the landscape of the arid desert to a green area some 8,000 years ago.

Alicia Walter and Nathan Stark have traveled the world, but not every trip was great. Here are five countries they visited ...

From new watches filled with jewels and innovations to the launch of World Watch Day, Geneva was abuzz with watchmaking news.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine (WABI) - An invasive insect species that’s native to Northeast Asia has been discovered on Mount ...

Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley is one of Central Asia's most densely populated regions and borders Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. If you're heading to either of these nations, consider taking the train from ...

See the fruits of spring in the vibrant blooming flowers! The Desert Botanical Garden has a new indoor exhibit that features ...

If daily life simply isn't spooky enough for you, check out the strange nature reserve in Central Asia that has legends ...

Located in Western Asia, Qatar sits in the Persian Gulf - a small peninsula, with its sole land border of Saudi Arabia to the ...

Mineral formations in caves reveal recurring periods of humidity in the Arabian Desert over the last 8 million years.

In the foothills of the Namib Desert, even the good rains of 2025 have barely left a trace. Only a few mountains offer a contrast to the grayish-brown desert landscape. But it is here, about 120 ...

Picture the Sahara, and an inhospitable landscape of endless sand dunes and barren rock comes to mind. That’s largely the ...