Science & Health
Bolivia’s disappeared lake
GPS vultures track down fly-tipping in Lima
Why is this isolated tribe in Peru seeking contact?
The isolated tribe in Peru that’s reaching out
Combatting multi-drug resistant TB in Lima
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32434568 . Report by Irene Caselli with Ronald Reategui of Yachay Productions.
On thin ice: the Peruvian farmers adapting to climate change
Magic and mysticism in Peru ruin
Evidence of man’s omnipresent fascination with forces beyond his understanding
Peru: portable cervical cancer testing kit
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30849242
The BBC’s Irene Caselli reports from Peru on how doctors a testing a portable device that can treat women at risk of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women around the world. Camera/edition: Ronald Reategui, Yachay Productions
Chinese demand for superfood Maca
Sales of a Peruvian root called ‘maca’ have boomed due to an unprecedented Chinese demand. The root is said to boost fertility, increase energy, and even have an aphrodisiac effect. Despite the increase in price many worry it’s being smuggled out of country.