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Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert, according to ABC News. Details about the species, its age, and the research team behind the find have not yet been fully released, but the discovery adds to the growing picture of dinosaurs that once roamed what is now North Africa.

Beavers were relocated to a desert area to help restore a dying river, and six years on the results of the experiment are being reported. The story highlights how the animals' dam-building can slow water flow, retain moisture and revive vegetation along degraded waterways, offering a low-cost restoration approach that has drawn wide interest.

Australian biologists have set up a livestream camera at a remote desert waterhole, letting viewers around the world watch the wild animals that come to drink in real time. The project is being shared as a feel-good story, with people praising it as a charming way to connect the public with outback wildlife and ecosystems.

Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is back in the California desert, where he built his career, with new music and what he describes as a fresh outlook. The Palm Springs-area feature highlights his return to his roots following a turbulent stretch in his life and career.

Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated for two Golden Joystick Awards. The nominations put the upcoming action title from Pearl Abyss in the running at one of gaming's longest-running fan-voted award shows, offering a early signal of anticipation ahead of the game's release.

A landscape photograph from Hellhole Canyon Trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, shows a cholla cactus beneath clouds lit up at sunrise, with a faint rainbow visible amid light rain. The image is being shared by outdoor and photography enthusiasts, who are praising the rare combination of desert scenery, morning light and rain in the Southern California park.

A 1983 Canadian double-LP reissue of Pink Floyd's Ummagumma, pressed on the Harvest Rainbow labels, is being shown off by a record collector, who says the posting came about after an earlier share of Atom Heart Mother prompted suggestions from others. The collector clarifies the suggestion should not be taken as dislike of Ummagumma, an album long considered one of the band's strangest releases.

Beavers were introduced to a desert river six years ago in an effort to restore a waterway that was drying up, and the results of the experiment are now being shared. Reports say the animals' dam-building has helped the river's recovery, and the long-term outcome is drawing interest from wildlife and conservation audiences online.

The Desert Botanical Garden has opened an art exhibit centered on desert plants and the super bloom phenomenon, showcasing works inspired by wildflowers and desert flora. The exhibit highlights how seasonal blooms transform arid landscapes and draws attention to desert ecology. Visitors can view pieces celebrating the colors and forms of desert plant life during bloom season.

Defector argues that a Houston Astros–Chicago White Sox playoff series is the MLB postseason matchup 'this moment deserves.' The piece frames the two clubs as a compelling October clash, tapping into fan sentiment around the Astros' recent dominance and Chicago's own title aspirations. Baseball fans are weighing in on whether the pairing would deliver the drama the playoffs need.

A landscape photographer has shared images of a spring creek flowing through Palm Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, with clouds glowing over distant mountains at sunrise. The scenes highlight the park's desert scenery near San Diego, drawing attention from outdoors and nature photography fans.

Mount Desert Island avoided the worst of a recent nor'easter, according to the Mount Desert Islander, which reports local relief that the storm passed the Maine island by. No injuries or significant damage have been reported, and residents are expressing gratitude that homes, businesses and seasonal infrastructure were spared ahead of the busy period.

Beans are having a moment on social media, with a wave of short-form content under the 'BeanTok' label promoting bean-heavy recipes and their health benefits. Nutrition commentators say much of the enthusiasm is warranted: beans are affordable, high in fibre and protein, and linked to better heart and gut health, though some claims circulating online overstate the evidence. Health writers are urging viewers to enjoy the trend while keeping expectations realistic.

Israel's Ofra Haza released her album 'Desert Wind' 37 years ago, and fans are marking the anniversary. The 1989 record paired a Western dance production with Haza's celebrated voice, moving between English, Hebrew and Arabic. Listeners praise its blend of rootedness and international sound, recalling the Yemenite-Israeli singer who became a global world-music figure.

New wildlife crossings are being planned around Joshua Tree in California's Mojave Desert, aimed at reducing collisions between vehicles and animals such as desert bighorn sheep and tortoises. The structures would let wildlife safely cross roads cut through their habitat, protecting both animals and motorists in one of the state's busiest desert corridors.

Outdoor gear brand Kuiu has opened a new retail store in Tempe, Arizona, aiming to better serve customers across the Desert Southwest. The store gives shoppers in the region a physical location to browse the company's hunting and backcountry equipment. The opening signals Kuiu's continued push to expand beyond its direct-to-consumer online roots into brick-and-mortar retail.

An appeal is circulating urging people to give others access to computers, spare hardware, or the chance to take machines apart, arguing that such small opportunities are how many people first got into IT. The message says those chances can change a career, and sometimes a life, and is being shared widely as something that deserves a signal boost.