New research from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests the Sahara Desert, long defined by relentless heat and extreme dryness, could receive up to 75% more rainfall by the end of the century.

The Sahara is the largest source of aeolian dust in the world, with annual production rates of approximately 180-200 million tons/year, which is almost half of all aeolian desert inputs to the ocean.

Rare snowfall has transformed the golden dunes of northern Algeria into a stunning winter landscape. Cold air from Europe ...