The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (AP) — It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark…
Candidates for next UN chief spend hours selling themselves
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about…
The world’s darkest skies are under pressure in the Atacama Desert
THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (AP) — It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark…
The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this…
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Four candidates to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations will audition for…
Adriana Rivas, the Bondi nanny accused of torture for Pinochet, makes last stand to evade extradition to Chile
A Bondi nanny accused of torture and kidnapping for the Chilean Pinochet regime will make her last-ditch effort…
Chileans mark World Water Day by protesting president’s rollback of environmental rules
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Thousands of people marched on Sunday in Santiago and other cities in Chile to…
Chile’s new far-right president launches work on border barrier
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean President José Antonio Kast wasted no time. Less than a week after his inauguration, Chile’s arch-conservative…
Kast sworn in as president in Chile
VALPARAÍSO, Chile (AP) — Far-right leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s new president on Wednesday,…
Heart of Milky Way galaxy shines in new image
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of…