The Latest Breaking News from Death Valley

Repeated fall storms led to the temporary lake, known as Lake Manly, appearing in basin 282ft beneath sea level

National parks offer similar testing conditions to the Red Planet

For 37 years — in a searing California desert — runners from across the globe have embarked on a 135-mile race through one of the hottest places on Earth — Death Valley. The annual Badwater 135 Ultramarathon takes place in July, when temperatures soar into the 130s F (54.4s C).…

The hottest place in the world continues to be a potential death trap for car campers and other drivers caught unawares – and it could get even more dangerous yet

Researchers at MIT have tested a new technology for turning water vapor in the atmosphere into drinkable water, even in extreme environments.

The retired racer heads to Hanoi to mark 50 years since the end of the war. Plus: more crime-solving fun with Timothy Spall in Death Valley. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Death Valley National Park Superintendent recently advised motorcyclists to avoid making trips to the park during the summer due to temperatures that can reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

It’s like Midsomer Murders with jokes, or Rosemary and Thyme – but good. This fun new murder mystery bounces along with verve. It’s a cut above

2/5 Spall’s latest vehicle, about a TV detective who becomes a real-life sleuth, goes down easy but ultimately fails to make a mark