From the desert north

Chilean observatory reveals beauty and value of cosmic dust

Stunning photo released by the European Southern Observatory’s Atacama Pathfinder Experiment shows stars forming near Orion’s Belt.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Clouds of cosmic dust thread through nebula Messier 78, near Orion’s belt. (Photo courtesy of the Eu

Category: Education - Technology

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Chilean city revolutionizes town planning after 2010 earthquake

Two years after the devastating natural disaster, Constitución is shaking up reconstruction and urban design by engaging local communities.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Constitución was devastated by the 2010 earthquake. (Photo by Alex Fuentes/Flickr)

Category: Daily life - Culture

Aquaculture

EU opens up Europe for live Chilean oyster and mussels imports

The EU has officially allowed live Chilean shellfish to be shipped to the Old Continent, opening fresh opportunities to an already thriving industry.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Chile gets the green light to export live shellfish to the European Union. (Photo by Swamibu/Flickr)

Category: Business - Food

In Valparaíso

Restored plaza sheds light on Chile’s history of immigration

Once a rubbish-strewn gully, the restored Mirador de Camogli now offers an unique insight into one of Chile’s most historic cities - not to mention a stunning view.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Valparaíso is famous for its many lookouts over the Pacific Ocean. (Photo by David Vega/Flickr)

Category: Tourism - Enviroment - Culture

In Tierra del Fuego

At continent’s tip, Chilean reserve redefines conservation

Donated to the Wildlife Conservation Society by Goldman Sachs in 2004, the Karukinka nature reserve provides a model for public-private conservation efforts.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 The otherworldly landscape at Parque Karukinka is well-worth the trip to the end of the world. (Phot