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Chile's Atacama Desert is home to some of the best Earth-based observatories, though an energy company is throwing a wrench ...

Coming up in Arts & Life: Martin Zeilig speaks with the creators of Porcelain War, a documentary filmed during the first 18 ...

As the largest uninterrupted sand mass in the world, the Empty Quarter provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of desert excursions. Whether you'd prefer a more traditional camel trek or a ...