Africa's star-dune hiking spots are a treat for adventurers who love the combination of natural beauty and celestial wonders ...

This view from NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover shows the downwind side of “Namib Dune,” which stands about 13 feet (4 meters) high. The site is part of Bagnold Dunes, a band of dark sand dunes along the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This view of the downwind face of “Namib Dune” on Mars covers 360 degrees, including a portion of Mount Sharp on the horizon. The site is part of the dark-sand “Bagnold Dunes” field along the ...

The inaugural Namib Desert Jazz Festival, a collaboration with the MSC Musica Cruise, will take place at Dune 7, the world’s tallest dune and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This unique cultural event, ...