Scientists are developing the world’s biggest camera to help us unlock some of the universe’s biggest mysteries. What makes the camera so special is that it has a focal plane that can snap 3,200-megapixel images. What does this mean in layman’s terms? It means the camera can … [Read more...] about Scientists create camera so powerful it can spot golf ball 15 miles away
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Chileans now consume a lot less sugar after landmark public health law
The world’s toughest controls over the promotion of sugary drinks, brought in by a nation beset by obesity, have cut purchases by nearly a quarter in two years, research has shown. Four years ago, the people of Chile were consuming more sugary drinks per head than any other … [Read more...] about Chileans now consume a lot less sugar after landmark public health law
Chile’s capital opens Latin America’s largest electric bus corridor
As a massive metropolis with more than five million residents, it’s no surprise that the Chilean capital of Santiago is facing some serious problems of air pollution. But that may soon change as the country’s government has recently opened what is billed as the first electric bus … [Read more...] about Chile’s capital opens Latin America’s largest electric bus corridor
Scientists are deploying satellites to monitor whale strandings from space
Back in 2015, Chile saw one of the largest mass mortality of baleen whales in recorded history, tallying at least 343 whales. But the remote location of the stranding meant that it went unreported for weeks, after which whales went missing and decomposition made it hard to … [Read more...] about Scientists are deploying satellites to monitor whale strandings from space
How Chilean national parks successfully crafted conservation-based tourism
Backpacking the diverse terrain of Patagonia is a bucket-list adventure for many outdoor enthusiasts, but campers may be surprised to find sites are booked out months in advance. The rise of Patagonia as a booming tourist location is in part due to the work of Kristine Tompkins … [Read more...] about How Chilean national parks successfully crafted conservation-based tourism