The effects of a proposed green-energy facility in Chile could be devastating for some of the most powerful instruments ...

Researchers in Chile are launching a project to combat water scarcity in the Atacama Desert by setting up fog collectors in and around Alto Hospicio. These fog collectors will be used in practical ...

In February 2025, conditions were just right to catch a "planetary party" above the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) ...

After thousands of rare Chilean cacti were found in the house of an Italian collector, a years-long trial slowly unravelled ...

The desert offers a unique hiking experience, thanks to its dramatic rock formations and vast valleys. Trekkers can explore narrow canyons, climb towering cliffs, or simply enjoy the breathtaking ...

ATACAMA DESERT, Chile — At the top of a craggy path in Socaire, a hilltop village deep in Chile's Atacama Desert, a black flag whips in the wind above Jeanette Cruz's house. The desert sun has ...

Chile offers great connectivity, with internet access in most areas, although remote regions like Patagonia and the highlands ...