The Atacama Desert in Northern Chile has been a bit of a secret destination for those who love stargazing and other-worldly hiking terrains. It is home to ALMA, the world’s largest radio telescope and ...

The article, referring to partially mummified body found in the Atacama Desert states that 'The astonishing thing is that 9% of its DNA is unmatched...' Is that really true and, if so, does it ...

Habitas has announced its latest sustainable property with Habitas Atacama in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, known for its landscapes ranging from arid desert and salt flats to volcanoes, geysers and ...

View photos of the stark yet fascinating Atacama Desert of Chile, which draws visitors with its austere beauty and otherworldly atmosphere.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The desert bloom phenomenon is set to return to Chile in September. File Photo by Adriana Thomasa/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) --The desert ...

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When Chilean scientist Osvaldo Ulloa led an expedition 8,000 meters under the sea to an area where no human had ever been, his team discovered microscopic organisms that generated more questions than ...

There is a reason that Chile is one of the hottest global traveler destinations these days, and the Atacama Desert is one of its shining stars. Beige, rocky and seemingly lifeless, the ...

A Spanish-Chilean research team has found that microbial biofilms in the Atacama Desert can significantly contribute to the ...