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 ...

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 ...

Winds blowing over a dune can move grains of sand in three main ways. What path these grains take depends on their size, although the exact size in each category can change from site to site. Think of ...

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 six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The desert’s enormous star dunes are mysterious structures ...

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 ...

You might think sand dunes stand still. But as you read this, Northern Nevada's Winnemucca Dunes are moving. Every year, ever so slowly, they migrate about 23 feet to the east. The state’s largest ...

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 ...