African swine fever decimates Philippine pig stocks
African swine fever (ASF) sweeping through the Philippines has wiped out over a third of the country's pig stocks, threatening food security in a country already reeling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
South Africa"s legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they?
South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January......»»
Ocean temperatures helped make 2023 the hottest year ever recorded
A multi-national team of scientists (China, U.S., New Zealand, Italy, and France) analyzes the temperature of the Earth annually. These scientists have found a fever that increases every year: For the past decade, each year has been hotter than the p.....»»
Studying engineering is tough: Six insights to help university students succeed
Engineering courses are a popular choice among South African university students. But these courses are also grueling, and the attrition rates are high. The Council on Higher Education reports that half of the engineering students enrolled at South A.....»»
Study finds protected areas for elephants work best if they are connected
Conservation measures have successfully stopped declines in the African savanna elephant population across southern Africa, but the pattern varies locally, according to a new study......»»
Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves: Insights from an expert
"Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying." "Grade 6 learner commits suicide after bullying." "Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.".....»»
Study warns of widespread population collapse of African raptors
An international team of researchers has found that Africa's birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis. The study, co-led by researchers from the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews and The Peregrine Fund, warns of declines among ne.....»»
Everlasting African wildfires fueled by aerosol feedback
Africa is on fire. It has been for thousands of years. The continent contains more than 50% of the total area on Earth that is burning, on average, and there is no sign of it stopping; indeed, the migrating, hemisphere-hopping African wildfire season.....»»
Matabele ants recognize infected wounds and treat them with antibiotics
The African Matabele ants are often injured in fights with termites. Their conspecifics recognize when the wounds become infected and initiate antibiotic treatment......»»
Saving the African penguin from climate change and overfishing
A hatchery and protected sanctuary in South Africa is boosting penguin numbers. Enlarge / African penguins on a beach near Simon's Town in South Africa. (credit: spooh) CAPE TOWN, South Africa—A weathered, green buildi.....»»
This 58-inch 4K TV had its price slashed to $268, and it’s selling fast
The 58-inch Hisense R6 Series 4K TV is down to $268 from Walmart, but you need to push through with your purchase quickly because its stocks are selling fast......»»
Hollywood"s first major Black female superhero: How Wakanda Forever broke the mold
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rewrote Hollywood's script for superhero movies. English professor Diana Adesola Mafe was recently involved in an academic roundtable that offers a critical conversation about it and another film set in an African kingd.....»»
Fleeing drought, vulnerable populations face flood risk in most African countries
In 80% of African countries, human settlements move toward rivers and into cities during drought, increasing the number of people living in flood-risk areas in recent decades, according to a recent study. This resettlement pattern will likely intensi.....»»
New research reveals critical steps in Lassa virus ribonucleoparticle assembly and recruitment
Lassa virus (LASV) is the pathogen that causes Lassa hemorrhagic fever, a disease endemic to West Africa, which causes approximately 5,000 deaths each year. At the CSSB Centre for Structural Systems Biology, the Uetrecht (CSSB, LIV, Uni Siegen), Kosi.....»»
Changing African landscape may have influenced early human communication
The shift from dense forests to open plains in Africa may have caused our ancient ancestors to change their vocal calls, research involving Durham University anthropologists has found......»»
Wild "super pigs" from Canada could become a new front in the war on feral hogs
They go by many names—pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks—but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly and harbor dozens of patho.....»»
A song of hype and fire: The 10 biggest AI stories of 2023
When AI hype hit fever pitch—and a market leader nearly tore itself apart. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) "Here, There, and Everywhere" isn't just a Beatles song. It's also a phrase that recalls the spre.....»»
Climate change is further reducing fish stocks with worrisome implications for global food supplies
The health benefits of eating seafood are appreciated in many cultures which rely upon it to provide critical nutrients vital to our physical and mental development and health. Eating fish and shellfish provides significant benefits to neurological d.....»»
All the best gifts for Star Wars fans you can give in 2023
Do you need gift ideas for a Star Wars fan? Check out the offers that we've rounded up here, but you need to hurry because stocks may get sold out quickly......»»
Pick up an Apple Watch for as low as $199 just in time for Christmas
Apple Watch deals are plentiful as holiday shopping hits a fever pitch, and we've rounded up the best price drops in effect right now on the Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, SE 2 and more.New sale prices have hit Apple Watch models, with the SE 2 disco.....»»
AI provides more accurate analysis of prehistoric and modern animals
A new Rice University study of the remains of prehistoric and modern African antelopes found that AI technology accurately identified animals more than 90% of the time compared to humans, who had much lower accuracy rates depending on the expert......»»