Turning the telescope

Exploring behind-the-scenes of Chile’s Very Large Telescope

In this first installment of our series on ESO’s Cerro Paranal site, This is Chile takes you on a backstage tour of the world’s most advanced optical instrument. 

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Category: Education - Technology

Science and engineering

Chile’s first lunar rover nears completion

The robot has been built as part of the Google Lunar X Prize, an international race to get the first privately funded robot to the Moon. 

Friday, January 04, 2013 Category: Education - Technology

Improving healthcare

Chile on cutting-edge of HIV/AIDS patient research

An innovative monitoring system is tracking the progress of the country’s patients, providing doctors and researchers with new data on antiviral treatments. 

Thursday, December 20, 2012 Category: Education - Technology

Astronomy innovation

ALMA inauguration to solidify Chile as global astronomy center

The March 13, 2013 event will celebrate the network of 66 high-precision antennae that explore the universe from the Atacama Desert.

Monday, December 17, 2012 Category: Education - Technology

Innovation hub

World’s biggest festival for inventors comes to Chile

Make a robotic hand or take a 3D photo of your face at Santiago Mini Maker Faire, a free festival aimed at uniting Latin America’s DIY inventors. 

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Category: Education - Technology