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Chilean astronomers hope for return of a meteor outburst last seen 83 years ago.

Sometime between midnight and the early hours of tomorrow morning, the elusive Gamma Delphinids meteor shower is expected to light up the skies above Chile. The spectacle, if it occurs, will mark the return of a meteor outburst not seen for more than 80 years.

The nanotechnology conference aims to strengthen international ties and fuel Chilean nanoscience research programs.

Next week Nobel Prize winning scientists will tow their bewildering micro-world of nanotechnology to Chile’s Easter Island, where colossal statues have puzzled scholars for centuries. A hundred brainiac heavyweights — scientists, researchers and students from Europe, Asia and the Americas — will share their experiences and discoveries about these tiny molecules at the first International Conference on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience (EINC 2013) from June 4-8.

Smithsonian paleobiologist Nick Pyenson uses cutting edge technology to unravel secrets behind 5-million-year-old whale fossils found in the Atacama Desert.

In late 2010, the discovery of an ancient whale graveyard in Chile’s Atacama Desert made international headlines. Not only were many of the 20 fossilized skeletons in great condition — they were also half a mile inland from the Pacific Coast.

Satellite photos show the Santiago metro area continues to sprawl since 1984.

Recently released timelapse footage demonstrates just how rapid and dramatic Santiago’s urban expansion has been over the last three decades.

The ongoing mystery surrounding the discovery of a 6-inch 'humanoid' in the Atacama Desert generates new answers and more questions.

Discovered in 2003 in the Atacama Desert, a tiny desiccated corpse set the UFO-ology world abuzz. The body’s elongated skull along with what seemed to be a fully formed skeleton that can fit in the palm of a hand, led skygazers to yell “alien” and even the most hardened of skeptics to admit something was amiss.

Hackers issue ultimatum to Chilean officials to protest alleged conflict of interest in Alto Maipo, controversial hydroelectric plant south of Santiago.

Last week Internet “hacktivist” group, Anonymous, posted a video declaring a future attack against the Chilean government.

Chile’s best and brightest compete in a 48-hour hackathon this weekend, with challenges designed to improve lives on Earth — and exploration in space.

This weekend, the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María will host the Santiago chapter of the second annual International Space App Challenge, designed by U.S. aerospace agency NASA.

Patagonian facility research facility to study subantarctic environment.

The Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program (SABC) announced a plan on Tuesday to create the first scientific research center in Cape Horn.

Chilean-Japanese scientists found evidence of early death mask cult.

Recently conducted 3D-scans of a Chinchorro mummy by a group of Chilean and Japanese scientists show that the ancient civilization might have deliberately created clay masks to cover the faces of their departed.

Chile’s only meteorite museum exists thanks to one family’s passion.

Children rushing around, screaming and playing tag – one might expect this scene at a playground or a theme park, not at a museum.

World’s largest submillimeter telescope inaugurated.

In the midst of the Atacama desert, the astronomy community inaugurated Wednesday one of its most powerful instruments yet. With the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), scientists hope to find out more about the forming of stars, planets and the chemical and physical processes that are involved.
 
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