Burning Man’s Orgy Dome Gets Blown
Burning Man’s famed Orgy Dome, known for safe, consensual adult play and education, was gutted by a dust storm in 2025. Here’s what happened and what comes next.
News
10th Annual Big Red Bash Breaks Attendance Record, Raises Over $100,000 for Charity
The 10th annual Big Red Bash broke its own attendance record with over 10,000 people attending the festival in Birdsville, Queensland, Australia from July 4-6, 2023. The festival also raised over $100,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The AI Gold Rush Is Happening In China’s Desert
China’s sprawling desert AI hubs are quietly reshaping global tech power with banned chips and state surveillance on an unprecedented scale. The future of artificial… Read More »The AI Gold Rush Is Happening In China’s Desert
No Lifts, Just Sand and Sweat: Inside California’s Underground Sandboarding Scene
Oceano Dunes, a sprawling coastal sandscape in Central California, is emerging as a hotspot for sandboarding enthusiasts. Without chairlifts, riders rely on waxed boards and their own grit to conquer dunes rising up to 200 feet.
Egypt Unveils Jirian, Ambitious New Desert City with Artificial Nile Canal and 3 Million Homes
Egypt has officially announced Jirian, a visionary new desert city west of Cairo designed around a man-made Nile River channel. Covering 6.8 million square meters, Jirian will house up to 3 million families and integrate residential, commercial, educational, and recreational zones.
National Qualifying Competition for 2025 Torneo Sudamericano de Sandboard Starts Next Week
Get ready for the National Qualifying Competition for the 2025 Torneo Sudamericano de Sandboard, happening May 22-24 in Chile. Top sandboarders will compete for a spot in the continental tournament this October in Antofagasta.
Ranch Dog Leads Missing Toddler to Safety in Arizona Desert
A 2-year-old boy missing overnight in Arizona’s desert was found safe after Buford, a ranch dog, led him back to safety. Dozens searched through dangerous terrain before the dog’s guidance brought the toddler home unharmed.
Innovation Park: A Blockchain-backed Smart City in the Nevada Desert
Innovation Park, an ambitious smart city project in Nevada’s desert, aims to create a blockchain-powered digital utopia, but faces challenges and skepticism regarding its practicality and impact.
SandSpirit 2023 Kicks Off in Hirschau’s Monte Kaolino on July 13-16
SandSpirit, the eagerly awaited sandboarding competition, is set to make a thrilling comeback to Monte Kaolino this year. From July 13th to 16th, sandboarding enthusiasts worldwide can take part in the yearly event.
Desert X 2025 Transforms Coachella Valley with Global Art Installations Tackling Climate and Technology
The fifth Desert X biennial (March 8–May 11, 2025) showcases 11 international artists, including Agnes Denes’ evolving Living Pyramid and Sanford Biggers’ reflective cloud sculptures.