'Flying Dragon' of the North Unearthed at Atacama Desert; Discovery Potential Clue to Unrecorded Dinosaur Migration

Medicine & Technology Oct 11, 2021

A new paleontological study unearthed a mysterious northern hemisphere dinosaur called the 'flying dragon' in the Atacama desert, comparable to the largest pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus. The flying dragon might be a clue to an unrecorded migration between the northern and southern hemispheres.

Metal-Eating Bacteria Potential Solution to Keep Mining Clean in Chile

Oct 11, 2021

Chile's biotechnology experts are developing a mine-cleaning approach through the help of metal-eating bacteria known as Leptospirillum.

Grisly Remains of First Farmers in Atacama Desert Reveal Brutal Challenges of Living in Driest Place on Earth

Aug 31, 2021

Farming in the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert in the world, is not easy, evident in the grisly remains of the first farmers dated roughly 3,000 years ago.

Cold Desert Nights: Why It Gets Much Colder Than People Think?

Feb 22, 2021

Humidity and heat are two key players in explaining the drastic temperature changes in arid deserts across the globe.

Ancient Civilization Flourished in the Desert Thanks to Bird Droppings

Jan 25, 2021

A new study shows ancient farmers used seabird guano to fertilize the arid soil of the Atacama Desert.

Atacama Desert Holds Secrets Of 'Life On Mars': Specialists From NASA Use Chemical Laptop

Apr 23, 2017

The Chemical Laptop which was used at the Atacama Desert has the capability to check for amino acids with even just a small drop of the water sample. Amino acids are known to be the building block of life and are widespread in the solar system.