We retired early and moved to Ecuador. The cost of living and healthcare are more affordable, but there are challenges.
Stephen and Joanna Vargha retired early and moved from North Carolina to Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2020 for the lower cost of ...
How vicuña dung helps Andes ecosystems adapt to climate change
Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama is helping ...
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New study confirms Irish potato famine pathogen originated in the Andes
Groundbreaking new research identifies the Andes as the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen, reshaping efforts to ...
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Animal poop can literally transform barren landscapes into lush ecosystems
By depositing substantial piles of dung, vicuñas are speeding up plant colonization on freshly deglaciated terrain.
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The Source Of The Deadly Irish Potato Famine Has Ties To The Andes Mountains
The source of the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine has finally been identified. Researchers from North Carolina State […] The post The Source Of The Deadly Irish Potato Famine Has Ties To ...
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Potato Blight Originated in the Andes, Claims Genome Study
North Carolina State University researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where ...
Take a Trip to Quito, Ecuador – The Heart of the Andes
Begin at the Independence Square, where, alongside the Presidential Palace stands the Metropolitan Cathedral and Archbishop’s ...