The Atacama Desert harbors unique desert life with diverse microbes.New techniques separate genetic material in low-biomass ...

While only a handful of animals survive the harsh conditions ... which could release water within Atacama soils. The Atacama desert is often used as an analog for studying the harsh conditions ...

A new technique allows researchers to separate external and internal DNA to identify microbes colonizing the hostile environment of the Atacama Desert.

The Atacama Desert in Chile is a wonder in itself. It is the only true desert to receive less precipitation than polar deserts, making it the driest non-polar desert in the world and the second ...

The Atacama Desert in Chile, known as the driest place on Earth, experiences a rare phenomenon called the Atacama Desert Bloom. Despite minimal rainfall, the desert thrives on camanchaca ...

As per the latest development, a new research has unveiled a rich microbial ‘biosphere’ thriving 13 ft beneath the desolate ...

The Atacama Desert in Chile is a harsh environment. Yet, once upon a time, humans were traipsing across the landscape committing enormous drawings to the earth – drawings that would endure for ...

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants ... The driest deserts, such as Chile's Atacama Desert, have parts that receive ...