No superbloom, but you can catch a spectacular show of California’s desert wildflowers

Death Valley National Park is experiencing its best wildflower bloom in a decade, with dormant seeds awakened by recent rainfall and mild winter temperatures.
Coachella Valley Independent

Tweaking the Twang: The Nude Party Return to The High Desert—Where They Recorded Their New Album—for a Pappy and Harriet’s Show

The Nude Party—a seven-piece rock group known for its country-garage musical blend and folky lyrics that frequently include music-biz commentary—on Feb. 13 released Look Who’s Back, the band’s fourth ...
Coachella Valley Independent

Of the Desert: The Organizer of the Desert-Rock-Focused Mojave Experience Has Big Plans for the Festival’s Future

Tickets are still available for the Saturday main event at Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, with Earthless, Dead Meadow, John Garcia, Acid King, Yawning Man, Hippie Death Cult, Nick Oliveri’s Death ...

Noise at sea: Research on how wind farms affect fish

Human activity is making the underwater world increasingly noisy. Ph.D. candidate Fien Demuynck researched how wind farms affect fish and how to minimize any negative impact. "We don't want animals to ...

Most Saharan dust is generated by 'hidden thunderstorms' high above the desert

When Saharan dust reaches the UK and Europe, as a huge country-sized cloud did over the past few days, it can transform the sky. Tiny particles drifting in the atmosphere scatter blue light while ...
Longboat Key News

Bringing the Desert Heat to the Gulf Coast: What Sarasota Tennis Players Can Learn from Indian Wells

While the tennis world focuses on the California desert for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, it’s the perfect time for recreational players here on ...
Ever After in the Woods

12 Secret Nevada Destinations That Feel Pulled From A Storybook

Discover secret Nevada destinations with surreal beauty, charm, and storybook scenery that feels far removed from the usual ...

What is the mystery behind the singing dunes of Kazakhstan?

Central Asia's Altyn-Emel National Park is home to the Singing Dune, a 150-meter high natural wonder that produces deep ...

Here's how two very different films — 'Sirāt' and 'F1' — built worlds in sound

The two films are among those nominated for an Academy Award for achievement in sound. They both they both feature vehicles ...
BBC

Wind down this evening with soothing classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin. This episode ...
Variety

'Sirat's' All-Female Sound Team on Capturing the Sound of the Desert

Spain’s Oscar entry for international feature, “Sirāt,” not only earned a nod in that category, it also made history when the film’s sound team was recognized. Supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, ...
Variety

‘Sirāt’s’ All-Female Sound Team on Making Oscar History and How They Captured Wind, Engines and Tires to Create a Desert Ambiance

Spain’s Oscar entry for international feature, “Sirāt,” not only earned a nod in that category, it also made history when the film’s sound team was recognized. Supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, ...