Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Chilean marked geckos that call Chile’s Atacama Desert home ...

Two different species of Garthia geckos - Garthia penaii (left) and Garthia gaudichaudii - that are almost identical but genetically diverged 20 million years ago. “For the first time, we used ...

This hot desert area has not seen rain in five centuries and it's so dry it's gained a reputation for its record-breaking lack of precipitation. The Atacama Desert, in Chile, is the driest non-polar ...

Discover the top must-see attractions and activities in Chile’s Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth! From salt flats to geysers, experience unforgettable adventures in this unique landscape.

William Brangham (voice-over): These wildflowers, gently blowing in the breeze are delicate and rare because they live in one of the driest places on Earth, a place usually hostile to any kind of ...