In the middle of the driest desert on Earth lies a refuge with trees, a swimming pool and humid air, designed for those who spend their nights observing the universe.
Gabriela Aceitón Cortés is a journalist from the University of the Americas (Chile) and holds a Master’s degree in Scientific, Medical, and Environmental Communication from the Barcelona School of Management at Pompeu Fabra University (Spain).
She has six years of experience in science journalism and strategic communication of science, innovation, and sustainability. She has worked at institutions such as Fraunhofer Chile and has collaborated on international outreach and environmental communication projects related to climate change.
She currently contributes to the Innovation section of El Mercurio and is a member of the Chilean Association of Journalists and Professionals for Science Communication (ACHIPEC).
Her areas of interest include biodiversity, climate change, sustainable agriculture, scientific and technological innovation, as well as the role of women in science and conservation.
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