Jan 1, 2026 · Deserts are hard to reclaim because plants cannot survive on shifting sand, but scientists in northweste­rn China are changing that – by dropping vast amounts of blue-green …

Dec 31, 2025 · Deserts are hard to reclaim because plants cannot survive on shifting sand, but scientists in northwest China are changing that by dropping vast amounts of blue-green algae …

Jan 2, 2026 · Scientists in China are pioneering a large-scale geoengineering initiative that uses cyanobacteria-based “artificial crusts” to convert lifeless desert dunes into stable, usable land. …

Jan 3, 2026 · Final Thoughts China’s blue-green algae desert reclamation project isn’t just about environmental restoration—it’s proof of concept for microbial geoengineering as practical, …

Jan 5, 2026 · Chinese researchers are deploying large quantities of blue-green algae to stabilize shifting desert sands, marking one of the largest uses of microbes to reshape natural …

1 day ago · An anonymous reader shares a report: Deserts are hard to reclaim because plants cannot survive on shifting sand, but scientists in northwest China are changing that -- by …

5 days ago · China is using vast amounts of blue-green algae to turn barren dunes into stable, reclaimable land. Representational image: Grass grids spread out across the area, serving as …