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

Washington's unease over 'low-orbit satellites' deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing's astronomical ...

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

If you’re looking to travel somewhere a little bit different for your next vacation, perhaps you haven’t considered Chile.

From camel trekking and sandboarding to geodesic domes and yoga retreats, these striking desert destinations offer something ...

Researchers have found a way to turn fog into an unlimited renewable water source that doesn't even require electricity.

Vivek Singhania shares his experience of a five-day visit to Chile, highlighting the country's welcoming environment and ...

Chile's most emblematic volcanoes can be found in the Atacama Desert. Licancabur Volcano, with its height exceeding 5,900 ...

Fog is a cheap and abundant source of fresh water, especially in remote dry regions. And it also has great potential for ...

The city only sees around 0.76 mm of rainfall per year, though its plant and wildlife life is supported by the moisture of a ...

The moon, the Milky Way, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Mars, Neptune, Uranus and comet C/2024 G3 seen above the European Southern Observatory's Paranal Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. . | Credit ...

At first sight, orange and off-white shards of rocks surrounded by dust and dirt are all you can see for thousands of desolate kilometres in the Atacama Desert of Chile. This is one of the driest ...