Scientists discover 50 new deep-sea species near Easter Island
The discoveries "have unveiled constitute a dramatic example of how little we know," researcher Javier Sellanes said.
I was shot in both eyes and blinded—I'm still protesting
I was in a state of shock. I asked what was going on.
Horror at strange creature man found in shower: "Paranoid"
"I took a closer look and, in that moment, I immediately got goosebumps," the man told Newsweek.
How climbers sleep in hanging "5 star" tents terrifies internet
Siebe Vanhee told Newsweek that he and other climbers remained in the tents with "incredible strong wind shaking us around."
Small planecrashes on highway after hitting electric pole in chilling video
The low-flying firefighting plane was spraying grassland when its wing clipped a pylon.
Disney takes aim at car wash for ripping off 'Star Wars'
Disney is facing fresh backlash online after suing a small "Star Wars" themed car wash in Chile.
Pictures show navy submarine watching China's fishing fleet in Pacific
China's distant-water fishing fleet is one of the biggest offenders of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Tough tiny mice found living on frozen volcano, stunning scientists
The mice were originally believed to have been brought to the volcanoes by the Incas.
Bird flu spreads rapidly across South America killing scores of sea lions
"50 dead specimens have been counted...with symptoms compatible with avian influenza," according to a statement from a Patagonian environmental authority.
Woman dies after falling into volcanic ravine
The woman lost her footing while hiking with her partner on Chile's Lonquimay volcano.
Teenager dies after eating toxic wild mushrooms
The 17-year-old went out to collect wild mushrooms with his family, who also consumed the fungi.
Prehistoric shark species from ancient marine ecosystem discovered
Researchers have identified 17 extinct shark and ray species that lived in the same ecosystem around 58 million to 56 million years ago.
Dog receives cancer care at human hospital in bizarre incident
"Our pets and animals must be cared for in the corresponding veterinary clinics," a local health official said following the incident.
Vast pile of discarded clothes in desert is so big it's visible from space
The enormous pile of clothing, which contains discarded items from all over the world, is in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.
Delta Air lines speaks out after shooting at airport
A news broadcast from the scene also shows a vehicle close to Santiago Airport engulfed in flames after what appears to have been a botched armed robbery.
Bizarre holey honeycomb-like clouds appear off South American coast
These strange clouds come in either open-cell or closed-cell forms, which differ in their longevity and amount of rain produced.
The most active volcanoes in the world—And which countries have most
There are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes in the world, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Easter Island fire that burned sacred statues could be seen from space
Approximately 80 of the island's moai statues were damaged in the blaze, due to the erosion of the volcanic rock they were carved from.
A New Constitution Won't Solve Chile's Biggest Problems
Chileans went to the polls Sunday to reject, by a margin of more than 20 percentage points, a proposed new constitution.
Bacteria for New Antibiotics Found in Chilean River
Researchers were reportedly testing a cholera-causing bacteria's ability to survive in water in the Mapocho River when they made the find.
Abortion Rights Constitution Rejected in Chile's Rebuff to Progressives
The proposed Chilean constitution would have legalized abortion at the national level, which would have also added mining regulations, animal rights and more.
Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo Support New Progressive Constitution for Chile
Chile's new constitution would include landmark protections for the environment and gender equality, drawing interest from progressives outside the country.
Rare 'Red Sprites' Seen above Desert
According to the the European Southern Observatory, red sprites are a rare form of lightning very high in the Earth's atmosphere.
Chile's New Constitution is Dead in The Water
Gone are the days of Chile being Latin America's oasis of tranquility.
Mysterious Massive Sinkhole in Chile Ranks Among Deepest
No details were revealed about the cause of the sinkhole, which is around 656 feet, or 200 meters, deep.
Thousands of 150 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in China
Some of the claw-like prints were made by dinosaurs 4 to 5 meters long.
Watch Monster 20ft Oarfish Dubbed a Bad Omen Get Reeled in by Fishermen
A massive rare oarfish has been caught on camera being lifted out of a fishing boat by a crane, to the amazement of the gathered crowd.
Over 1,000 Dinosaur Footprints Found in Tiny Town in Just 10 Days
Paleontologists believe that the fossils found in the small Chilean town date back to the late Jurassic period.
Chile Feminists Help Force Closure of Plant Causing Local Pollution
In June over 100 local residents, including children, were poisoned by sulfur dioxide.
Playful Dog Halts Soccer Game After Invading Pitch for Strokes—'Red Card'
The dog was treated to strokes and tummy tickles from several players and the match referee even got involved.