
Largest nature reserve in Jordan threatened by copper mining
Dana Biosphere Reserve is the largest and most ecologically diverse protected region in Jordan. The reserve extends...

Translucent concrete walls dramatically light up Jordan’s Capital Bank
Translucent concrete walls add drama and beauty to a recently completed Capital Bank in Amman, Jordan. Located...

'Geomagnetic spike' 3,000 years ago could offer insight into Earth's hidden interior
Earth's magnetic field shields us from damaging solar radiation, but its strength and ability to protect us is...

World's largest solar plant in a refugee camp opens in Jordan
The world's largest solar plant found in a refugee camp has begun operations at the Za'atari Refugee Camp in north...

3-hectare desert farm in Jordan can grow 286,600 pounds of veggies each year
Vegetables are sprouting in the desert at the Sahara Forest Project's recently inaugurated launch station in Aqaba,...

Desert dome camp in Jordan offers tourists "The Martian" experience
Most of us at this point in human history can only dream of journeying to Mars. But Freedomes and SunCity Camp...

New Source solar panels pull clean drinking water from the air
A new kind of solar panel is being tested in water scarce regions of Ecuador, Jordan, and Mexico where the device,...

2,000-year-old forgotten irrigation system unearthed at ancient Petra gardens
Ongoing archaeological digs at Petra have revealed a sophisticated irrigation system and water storage system that...

How an ancient civilization flourished in the desolate Arabian desert 2,000 years ago
According to information boards at the Petra visitor center, the Nabateans began to control water supplies across...

Sitbon Architects' Dead Sea 'Cristal' Pavilion is Actually Made of Salt!
The Dead Sea is located well below sea level - and it's actually sinking and drying up - but still thousands of...

Energy Efficient Queen Alia Airport by Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners is working on an expansion to the Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan that includes a...