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Peru Fisherman, Missing Since 95 Days Returns From Pacific Ocean
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
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Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
The glaciers in the Andes of northern Peru are at the centre of a landmark global case that will test the legal culpability of corporations over their greenhouse gas emissions and the role these play in climate change.
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"Miracle": Drunk Man Sleeping On Track Hit By Train In Peru, Survives
Surveillance footage released by the city shows the locomotive dragging the young man for several meters.
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Shakira Hospitalised Due To "Abdominal Pain", Cancels Peru Concert
This hospitalisation comes just days after Shakira kicked off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in Rio de Janeiro on February 11.
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Watch: Policeman Dressed As Giant Capybara Leads Drug Raid On Valentine's Day
The officer, dressed up as capybara can be seen barging into the house, tackling the accused and putting him in handcuffs.
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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Peruvian Congress Bans Miniskirts In Bid To Cover Up Prostitution Scandal: Report
The rather sexist decision was taken in the backdrop of the murder of Andrea Vidal, a former advisor to the Legal and Constitutional Office.
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Buried Alive? The Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A City In The Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020. His sister wasn't allowed to see his body. Three days later came home after waking up in a pile of corpses in the jungle.
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Buried Alive? Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A Remote City In Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020.
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Laser Imaging Reveals Hidden 1,200-Year-Old Patterns on Chancay Mummies in Peru
Laser technology has uncovered intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers revealed fine-line geometric and animal patterns that were previously obscured due to fading over time. These designs, similar to motifs seen in Chancay pottery and textiles, highlight the artist...
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Peru's Top Scorer Paolo Guerrero Retires From International Football
Peru's record goalscorer Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41.
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru
A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...
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The Year That Was: Revelations Made Possible By Artificial Intelligence
From Herculaneum scrolls and whale calls to ancient symbols in Peru, here are discoveries made possible through the use of artificial intelligence.
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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Peru Fisherman, Missing Since 95 Days Returns From Pacific Ocean
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
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Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
The glaciers in the Andes of northern Peru are at the centre of a landmark global case that will test the legal culpability of corporations over their greenhouse gas emissions and the role these play in climate change.
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"Miracle": Drunk Man Sleeping On Track Hit By Train In Peru, Survives
Surveillance footage released by the city shows the locomotive dragging the young man for several meters.
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Shakira Hospitalised Due To "Abdominal Pain", Cancels Peru Concert
This hospitalisation comes just days after Shakira kicked off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in Rio de Janeiro on February 11.
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Watch: Policeman Dressed As Giant Capybara Leads Drug Raid On Valentine's Day
The officer, dressed up as capybara can be seen barging into the house, tackling the accused and putting him in handcuffs.
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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Peruvian Congress Bans Miniskirts In Bid To Cover Up Prostitution Scandal: Report
The rather sexist decision was taken in the backdrop of the murder of Andrea Vidal, a former advisor to the Legal and Constitutional Office.
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Buried Alive? The Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A City In The Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020. His sister wasn't allowed to see his body. Three days later came home after waking up in a pile of corpses in the jungle.
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Buried Alive? Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A Remote City In Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020.
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Laser Imaging Reveals Hidden 1,200-Year-Old Patterns on Chancay Mummies in Peru
Laser technology has uncovered intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers revealed fine-line geometric and animal patterns that were previously obscured due to fading over time. These designs, similar to motifs seen in Chancay pottery and textiles, highlight the artist...
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Peru's Top Scorer Paolo Guerrero Retires From International Football
Peru's record goalscorer Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41.
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru
A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...
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The Year That Was: Revelations Made Possible By Artificial Intelligence
From Herculaneum scrolls and whale calls to ancient symbols in Peru, here are discoveries made possible through the use of artificial intelligence.
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
