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

A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and ...

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

The driest place in the world recently received some unexpected moisture. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On June 25 2025, snow ...

Scientists found that tiny worms called “nematodes” surprisingly survive in Chile’s Atacama Desert.

Rare winter rains have transformed Chile’s Atacama Desert into a vibrant sea of wildflowers. Scientists explain how dormant ...

Fly above the Atacama Desert, showcasing one of the most extreme and visually striking landscapes on Earth. Located in ...

The Atacama Desert in Chile is famously known for taking that superlative, even though some parts of Antarctica are technically even drier (they don't count because who is going there?!). Officially, ...

The Atacama Desert of Chile is largely considered the driest place on Earth, but recently saw the moon-like landscape blanketed in snow. Jared Verdi via Unsplash Nestled between the Andes Mountains ...

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