South America
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Architects of South American science
Some of the region’s top scientists share thoughts on the research landscape in South America. Regional and cross-continental networks strengthen science in South America. They encourage young scientists to return home, motivate governments to invest in their own science, and… Continue reading
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Purple potatoes pack serious antioxidants compared to their white-fleshed counterparts
You may or may not have noticed a new potato in town at your local grocer or more likely at your local health food store. It is native to South America and is called the purple potato, named for its… Continue reading
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Lost Pyramids of Caral
This documentary adds to the notions port forward in my earlier sharing of the Wired article, Human Nature May not Be So Warlike After All. I saw this film eleven years ago just after the BBC first aired it. A… Continue reading
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Big-Food’s Impact on the South: A View from Brazil
Traditional long-established food systems and dietary patterns are being displaced in Brazil and in other countries in the South (Africa, Asia, and Latin America) by ultra-processed products made by transnational food corporations (“Big Food” and “Big Snack”).This displacement increases… Continue reading
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