Dozens of boxes holding mirrors are placed along a remote desert hill in northern Chile as workers make progress in the construction of the Extremely Large Telescope, planned as one of the most capable astronomical observatories ever assembled.

Chile’s Senate approved a long-sought reform to raise pensions for current and future retirees, advancing the legislation to a crucial phase in the lower house before it would become law.

Activists link the disappearance of land defender Julia Chuñil to the state’s militarization of the region and its deep ties to rapacious forestry companies.

STORY: Among the remote desert hills of northern Chile lies the aptly named “Extremely Large Telescope.”:: Cerro Armazones, ChileThe project, about 60% complete, is planned as one of the most capable astronomical observatories ever assembled.

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Chile, home to the world’s biggest lithium reserves, is confident that investors will compete for licenses to drill new deposits even amid a worsening global glut that’s squeezing the battery-metal industry.

Yogurt sauce is one of the secrets to an easy but exceptionally good roast chicken dinner, like this one from Yossy Arefi. Even the plainest chicken — salted well, please! — is delicious when it’s served with Greek yogurt and a squeeze of lemon.

Venezuela Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, an ally of strongman Nicolás Maduro, is accused of ordering the assassination in Santiago, Chile, allegedly carried out by transnational crime gang Tren de Aragua.

NASA discovered black holes fueling their own growth by cooling gas, creating a cycle of jets, filaments, and feeding, shaping galaxies for billions of years.

A group of Republican lawmakers called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take immediate

Recent scientific advancements include NASA's collaboration with SpaceX to return astronauts from the ISS and Boom Supersonic's XB-1 breaking the sound barrier. NASA's samples from asteroid Bennu show life's building blocks,