Talking about the third-largest desert, the Sahara, it lies in North Africa. It stretches across 9.2 million square kilometres and is famous for its golden sand dunes and scorching heat.

View of the Richat Structure, purported by some to be Atlantis. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain A fairly recent theory about the truth behind Atlantis is that it can be identified with a ...

TWENTYNINE PALMS MARINE CORPS BASE, CALIF. — The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that ...

CATL said the Bedrock Chassis uses “a revolutionary three-dimensional biomimetic tortoise shell structure, where the body and energy unit framework are integrated, deeply coupled to provide the ...

In a remarkable achievement for wildlife conservation, Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards protecting its critically endangered tortoise species. Three dedicated organisations ...

Gladiators made a triumphant return to prime-time TV last year and is back for a New Year's Day special, ahead of a new series. But did you know that one of its 1990s stars went on to appear in a ...

Two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen's footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that would soon be tossed their way. It will be a ...

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BERGEN — Town of Bergen residents will be able to ask questions about an Apple Tree Acres corporate park plan to add 50,000 square feet to a warehouse on its property. A public hearing is ...

Reporting from TWENTYNINE PALMS Marine Corps base, Calif. — The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and ...

Police say a man who attempted to rob a bank in Hamilton earlier this month had to flee the scene on foot after someone stole his getaway bicycle. Hamilton police say a man entered a BMO bank on ...

Simply sign up to the Media myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Tortoise Media, the digital start-up that this month agreed a deal to buy Sunday newspaper The Observer, reported a ...