Ring 1 (IMAGE) Washington State University Caption Mojave Desert plots like this see from a radio-controlled helicopter showed researchers that arid areas can absorb unexpected amounts of atmospheric carbon. Credit Desert Research Institute/ University of Nevada at Las Vegas Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.