The Atacama Desert lies along the northern edge of Chile, a long strip pressed between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. It is often described as the d.

Scientists have studied the driest regions of the Atacama Desert to understand whether life could exist on Mars ...

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

Up on the high plains of the Atacama Desert, Chile's largest religious festival brings tens of thousands of worshippers together for a Catholic celebration with a twist. Up on the high plains of the ...

Studded with snow-capped volcanoes and vibrant, technicolor lagoons tinted by the mineral richness of untouched soils, the landscapes of Chile's Atacama Desert feel more Martian than earthly. It's ...

Up on the high plains of the Atacama Desert in Chile, tens of thousands of worshippers recently gathered for an annual Catholic celebration with a twist, as John Bartlett reports. JOHN BARTLETT, ...