In the vast, cold waters of the Strait of Magellan, a young kayaker named Adrian had a close call with a humpback whale. The whale surfaced and swallowed him and his yellow kayak in one swift motion. It was a terrifying moment for Adrian, who thought he was a goner. Adrian's father, Dell, was paddling nearby and captured the entire incident on video. He was shock...
Imagine paddling through the icy waters of Patagonia, when suddenly, a humpback whale surfaces and swallows you whole. That's exactly what happened to Adrian Simancas, a 24-year-old kayaker. Adrian and his father, Dell, were on a father-son adventure in the Strait of Magellan, a popular spot for outdoor activities and wildlife spotting. Humpback whales are known for...
In the icy waters of Chile, a kayaker found himself in a situation he never expected. Adrián Simancas was paddling with his dad, Dell, near the San Isidro Lighthouse when a humpback whale decided to investigate. The whale, mistaking the kayak for a tasty snack, engulfed Adrián and his yellow kayak. Luckily, the whale spat him out after a few seconds. Dell, who was ne...
Have you thought about how money and where you come from affect your health? Let's talk about breast cancer and how early finding it saves lives. In many places, like Chile, lots of people are getting cancer because of big changes which people call demographic and epidemiological transitions. It's important to look at how people's money situations and education leve...
Have you been following the incredible performance of Jordan Chiles in gymnastics? Did you know that this young gymnast is currently at the peak of her game despite facing a serious health obstacle? Jordan Chiles hasn't had an easy start to her gymnastics career. She was a strong part of the team that earned a gold medal for the United States in the Olympic ...
Have you ever wondered why some people might not be getting tested for HIV? A recent study in Chile took a close look at this question. Researchers used data from a big survey called the National Health, Sexuality, and Gender Survey 2022-2023 to figure out who's more likely to skip HIV testing. They talked to over 20, 000 adults living in cities and found some inter...
From 2016 to 2021, scientists studied Chile's air quality by using data from the National Air Quality Information System (SINCA). They focused on three cities: Quintero, Puchuncaví, and Coyhaique. The goal? To create models that can predict pollution levels like sulfur dioxide (SO2), tiny particles (PM2. 5), and bigger particles (PM10). They combined two types of mod...
Imagine this: a precious Rolex watch, engraved with Keanu Reeves' name, was taken from his Hollywood Hills home late last year. Now, shockingly, it's turned up halfway around the world in Chile. The watch, a $9, 000 Rolex Submariner, was discovered during a police raid in Santiago. Two other valuable watches belonging to the actor were also found. Why Chile, you ask...
Thinking about going to a private high school in Chile? It might pay off in the long run. Research shows that graduates from private schools can make around $100 to $140 more each month compared to those from public schools. That's a significant 15% to 22% increase in earnings! Why? Private schools offer both academic and extra-curricular advantages that employers fi...
Jordan Chiles is set to start her college career at UCLA, but her mother, Gina, has faced some heat on social media. Gina recently announced that Jordan is launching a new leotard collection. However, this announcement wasn't just about the leotards. Gina also had to address some scam allegations that have been made against her. Gina wasn't shy about the negativity ...