Desert

Desert

Star dune: Scientists solve mystery behind Earth's largest desert sands

Scientists collected radioactive sand grains in the dark to understand when they formed.

Researchers have finally cracked the code behind the formation of the Earth's largest desert sands. By studying radioactive sand grains in the dark, scientists have been able to shed light on the mystery of star dunes. These findings provide valuable insights into the geological processes that shape our planet's deserts.