Sky Islands
Sky islands are like islands of unique ecosystems surrounded by contrasting environments.
Soil Community in Atacama Desert Survives on Fog
Scientists have discovered new methods that allow certain plants and animals to survive in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
Driest Non-polar Desert in the World
Situated in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth.
Desert Carbon Sinks
Research suggest that the world’s deserts may be storing some of the climate-changing carbon dioxide emitted by human activities.