detailed infrared map ever of our galaxy ... European Southern Observatory’s Paranal Observatory in Chile’s Atacama desert. The use of infrared is essential in modern astronomy because ...

Travelers should explore the Atacama Desert for its unique landscapes, stargazing opportunities and distinct wildlife.

Imagine finding life in the most unlikely of places: the world’s driest desert. In an incredible turn of events, scientists have uncovered a thriving underground biosphere beneath Chile’s Atacama ...

Chileans and tourists from further afield come to view the unusually colourful desert After intense and unexpected rain fell in the north of Chile, parts of the usually arid Atacama desert have ...