Norwegian scientist Kristian Morten Olesen has patented a process to mix nano-particles of clay with water and bind them to sand particles to condition desert soil - he has been working on Liquid ...

Despite the rough environment, microbial life thrives in the desert’s salty and sulfate-rich soil. These conditions provide a ...

Previously, microbial life was documented at a depth of 80 centimeters. Now ... These microbes are salt-tolerant and do not require oxygen, enabling them to thrive deep beneath the desert floor. The ...

Farms in Qatar, as well as other agricultural lands in the GCC and the wider Middle East, stand to gain from the benefits of ...