The Driest Places in the World Are Next to the Ocean. Scientists Explain the Phenomenon
Some of the driest places on Earth, such as the Atacama Desert in Chile and the Namib Desert in southern Africa, are located right next to oceans due to specific geographical and meteorological conditions.
Astronomers celebrate cancellation of $10bn Chile project that threatened clearest skies in the world
Astronomers are celebrating the cancellation of a proposed $10 billion project in Chile's Atacama Desert that would have threatened the region's optimal conditions for ground-based astronomical observation.
The Incredible True Story of 33 Miners Trapped Miles Underground
On August 5, 2010, in the Atacama Desert of Chile, thirty-three miners were trapped underground after a massive rock collapse blocked their only exit during a routine mining operation.
'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo': a 'queer' western about love in the open air
Diego Céspedes' debut film presents a 'queer' western set in the Atacama Desert, exploring the beauty of life on the margins through the interwoven lives of miners and the transgender community.
The prehistoric mummies of Atacama hold an unusual anatomical detail: this explains the reduction of the brain after thousands of years in the desert
The prehistoric mummies of Atacama reveal an unexpected anatomical detail regarding brain reduction over thousands of years, highlighting the diversity of ancient mummification practices beyond just ancient Egypt.