How can our understanding of the Atacama contribute to broader scientific knowledge?

Jan 27, 2017 ... A paper that is among the first to characterize the high-quality preservation of molecular fossils in extremely dry deserts. Jan 11, 2022 ... The Atacama Desert is by far the driest and oldest desert on Earth, showing a unique combination of environmental extremes (extreme dryness, ... Aug 24, 2017 ... After intense and unexpected rain fell in the north of Chile, parts of the usually arid Atacama desert have turned into a carpet of flowers. Aug 28, 2024 ... ... driest desert on Earth. NGS analyses also unveiled a number of the OTUs clearly belonging to marine species, such as mollusks (Mytilisepta) ... Nov 14, 2024 ... The Atacama Desert, which runs along the Pacific Coast in Chile, is the driest place on the planet and, largely because of that aridity, hostile to most living ... Apr 17, 2025 ... I traveled 4500 miles to Atacama, Chile to put the 24-hour moisture claims to the test. Feb 27, 2024 ... A rare lake that has emerged after 19 years! Death Valley National Park is the driest place in North America, typically receiving about 2 inches of rain ... Nov 14, 2024 ... The Atacama Desert, which runs along the Pacific Coast in Chile, is the driest place on the planet and, largely because of that aridity, hostile to most living ... Feb 12, 2021 ... The Atacama Desert of northern Chile is generally considered as one of ... Oct 31, 2022 ... The Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert in the world, averaging about 2 millimeters (0.08 inches) of rainfall per year.