The Andean nations are unitary republics by history and constitution. Consequently, the push to devolve power to lower ...

The origins of plate tectonics on Earth are hotly debated, but evidence from Australia now shows that parts of the crust ...

Earth is spinning faster—causing shorter days and raising sea levels. At extreme speeds, gravity weakens, oceans flood cities, and satellites fall out of sync. A global reset looms.

Dehradun: Despite being the toughest places to live, mountain communities across the globe have long mastered survival skills ...

Three new types of frogs were discovered during off-road scientific expeditions in the remote cloud-shrouded peaks of the ...

Discover Ecuador's diverse landscapes with this stunning drone footage, capturing the lush Amazon rainforest, towering Andes mountains, and the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands. Fly over ...

In a valley in the Andes, a fluorescent creature was discovered as a new species. Ojanguren-Affilastro AA, Alfaro FM, Iuri HA, Camousseigt-Montolivo B, Pizarro-Araya J (2025) Zoosystematics and ...

In the Maule Valley of the southern Andes Mountains, a river cuts through the landscape and ebbs and flows around the peaks. The water provides life for the region, not only for the local ...

High in the Andes Mountains of Argentina and Chile, mining companies are scouring the landscape to look for copper, gold, lithium and cobalt deposits, among other lucrative ores. Most of these metals ...

Nestled in the heart of South America, the southern Chilean Andes offer travelers a remarkable journey through pristine landscapes and cultural treasures. The Cruce Andino, or Andean Crossing, serves ...