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Two scientific powerhouses just joined forces to revolutionize how we grow potatoes, the humble crop that feeds over a billion people worldwide. Their new lab in China aims to create stronger, disease-resistant varieties that could transform food security across Asia and Africa.
A remote Peruvian community just got electricity for the first time ever, thanks to six university students who refused to let a pandemic stop their mission. Now 40 families can respond to emergencies, connect with loved ones, and access opportunities they never had before.
Scientists in Peru discovered a new species of miniature frog that carries its eggs in a special pouch and actually feeds nutrients to developing babies through its skin. The finding reveals that these tiny amphibians share more in common with mammals than previously thought.
Scientists recorded the entire breeding cycle of wild macaws using a single camera trap in Peru's rainforest. The footage reveals how artificial nest boxes could help save these stunning birds as their natural homes disappear.
In Peru's largest Machiguenga community, 14 Indigenous women are saving 28 varieties of ancestral potatoes and yuca from disappearing forever. They're using only their grandmothers' farming techniques, and it's working.
Senegal's national soccer team celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations championship with a 2-0 friendly victory over Peru at France's Stade de France, even as a title controversy continues. The Teranga Lions brought their trophy to Paris despite an ongoing legal appeal over the championship.
When dengue fever hit Peru's capital in unprecedented numbers, one hospital transformed its approach in days and saved countless lives. Their rapid response shows how preparation and expertise can turn a potential disaster into a triumph of public health.
Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela are joining forces on a groundbreaking plan to protect two massive catfish species that feed millions and keep the Amazon's rivers healthy. It's the first time South American nations have coordinated this way to save fish that swim thousands of miles across borders.
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Scientists have proven that people in ancient Peru transported live parrots across the Andes Mountains over 600 years ago, revealing a sophisticated trade network that connected distant cultures long before the Inca Empire. The discovery challenges the belief that pre-Inca societies were isolated and constantly at war.
Ogun State residents will no longer need to travel to Lagos for international flights. Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo is preparing to launch its first international service by airlifting 500 Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj.
Scientists are building a massive particle detector on a Peruvian mountain face to catch ultra-rare cosmic neutrinos that could reveal the universe's deepest secrets. The discovery of an "impossible" neutrino last year sparked a global race to find more.
Centuries before the Inca Empire rose to power, ancient Peruvians transported live parrots hundreds of kilometers across the treacherous Andes Mountains. Scientists discovered feathers from Amazon rainforest macaws at the ancient coastal site of Pachamac, revealing a remarkable dedication to beauty and connection.
Scientists discovered that vibrant Amazonian parrots were transported alive over 500 kilometers across the Andes mountains centuries before the Inca Empire, revealing a sophisticated trade network that connected rainforests with coastal Peru. The journey took weeks or months as traders navigated treacherous mountain passes to deliver these prized birds to ritual centers.
A human rights court has ordered Peru to compensate the family of Celia Ramos, who died after forced sterilization in 1997. The landmark ruling marks the first time an international court has held Peru accountable for a campaign that affected hundreds of thousands.
Scientists in Peru are using rope bridges suspended high in the Amazon canopy to help monkeys, sloths, and porcupines safely cross fragmented forests. Their camera trap research is revolutionizing how we protect tree-dwelling wildlife threatened by roads and deforestation.
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a stunning 2-kilometer ceremonial road built by the ancient Chimú civilization, revealing how they wove farming, faith, and community into one sacred landscape. The discovery includes a massive temple platform and over 100 hectares of organized farmland dating back nearly 1,000 years.
Scientists discovered that a thriving 100,000-person civilization in ancient Peru grew powerful by using seabird droppings as fertilizer for their crops. The discovery reveals how the Chincha Kingdom turned an unlikely natural resource into agricultural gold over 2,200 years ago.
Air Force Maj. Jonathan Buckingham has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from sand skiing to balloon popping, and turned his passion into a nonprofit that donates equipment and books to children worldwide. This weekend, he'll attempt his 18th record in Peru.
Tanzania has become Africa's top certified coffee producer and fourth worldwide, joining Brazil, Peru, and Mexico in leading sustainable coffee farming. The East African nation is turning eco-friendly farming into economic opportunity while winning global quality awards.
New research reveals that seabird guano—simple bird droppings—fueled the rise of one of ancient Peru's most powerful societies. The natural fertilizer helped the Chincha Kingdom grow massive corn crops in one of Earth's driest places.
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