Scientists in Brazil are claiming to have established as a scientific fact that the Amazon is the longest river in the world. The Amazon is recognised as the world’s largest river by volume, but has generally been regarded as second in length to the River Nile in Egypt. The claim follows an expedition to Peru [...]

With ten months before Ed and Luke deploy to Peru to start their Amazon expedition – planning is going well and a rigorous training programme is about to commence. On 16th July 2007 the pair will start a three day training exercise that will include deprivation of all food and being put through a series [...]