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......»»
Early churches found in ancient African kingdom
Archaeologists have made an important discovery in the Kingdom of Aksum, a major ancient power in Northeastern Africa, identifying two churches from shortly after the Aksumite's conversion to Christianity. These are some of the first churches in the.....»»
This 32-inch smart TV is a steal at just $118, but it’s selling fast
You can get the 32-inch TCL 3-Series HD TV for a very affordable $118 from Walmart, but you'll need to hurry with your purchase as stocks are going quickly......»»
Linking African winds to Atlantic storms
High above the northern tropical countries of Africa, in warmer months, waves of low pressure can form in the atmosphere and blow westward toward the Atlantic. When these African easterly waves reach the ocean, tropical cyclones—including hurricane.....»»
Scarlet fever is soaring in UK after pandemic lull; invasive infections kill 8
Rise seen as another aftereffect of the pandemic disrupting disease transmission. Enlarge / A microscope image of Streptococcus pyogenes, a common type of group A strep. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Scarlet fever is spiking i.....»»
Enhancing and protecting Canada"s carbon stocks is essential but insufficient to meet GHG emission targets: Report
Enhancing carbon storage in natural ecosystems could put a small but significant dent in Canada's GHG emissions, but an aggressive commitment to reducing human-caused emissions remains critically important, according to a new expert panel report from.....»»
Successful completion of Lassa fever vaccine trial
The Vaccine Group, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has successfully completed a project to develop a transmissible vaccine for use in the rats that spread Lassa fever and to reduce its threat to humans......»»
South African fossils reveal the lost world of ancient invertebrates
A former South African quarry is opening a window into an important period in the history of life......»»
Developing a sensor to detect disease-transmitting mosquitoes
Mosquitoes inhabit various world regions, with more than 3,000 species already identified. Some of these are transmission vectors of several diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, or dengue. According to the World Health Organization, 627,000 peopl.....»»
"Where are the mackerel?" Alarm as Bosphorus fish stocks crash
Despondent Sunday anglers watch crestfallen as a trawler winches an enormous net out of the waters of the Bosphorus......»»
"I wouldn"t leave South Africa, I have a kid here"
South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country......»»
This 50-inch LG 4K TV is $100 off for Black Friday, and stocks won’t last
Upgrade your living room or bedroom with this 50-inch LG 4K TV, which you can get from Walmart's Black Friday TV deals for just $297 after a $101 discount......»»
Too good to miss: This $79 Chromebook deal is almost gone
Walmart is selling the HP 11.6-inch Chromebook for a very affordable $79 in its Black Friday deals, but you'll need to hurry as stocks are selling quickly......»»
Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navy
The Chinese coast guard forcibly seized floating debris the Philippine navy was towing to its island in another confrontation in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military commander said Monday. The debris appeared to be from a Chinese rocke.....»»
New monounsaturated soybean oil works well in pig diets
Adding a fat source to the traditional corn-soy swine diet is common practice, but the type of fat can make a difference both for growing pigs and carcass quality. Polyunsaturated fats, the primary type in distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).....»»
Today"s best early Black Friday deals on Apple, software & more
With Black Friday a mere 11 days away, discounts on Apple gear are hitting a fever pitch with deals on 2022 hardware — and even some closeout steals.Early Black Friday deals are live on Apple products.Many of the deals below offer record low prices.....»»
Seafood farming"s growth rate has already peaked, and now it"s in decline
The growth rate of seafood farming worldwide peaked in 1996 according to new UBC research, highlighting the importance of rebuilding wild fish stocks to feed future demand......»»
Mangrove forests won"t be able to spread further in South Africa, so protecting them is crucial
Mangrove forests are a common sight in some tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world like Indonesia, Florida in the US, parts of Brazil and Australia. They can also be found on African coasts, including South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Ca.....»»
iOS 16.2 brings new watchlist options to the Stocks app and home screen widgets
Among a number of other changes, iOS 16.2 also includes some nice changes to the built-in Stocks app on iPhone and iPad. The update brings new sorting options for your different watchlists in the Stocks app, which are also reflected in updated widge.....»»
"Voracious" giant snails spark alarm in Venezuela
A "plague" of giant African snails that pose potential health risks to humans is causing alarm in Venezuela where sustained rains have facilitated their proliferation......»»
Togo"s new climate policies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality—here"s how
Like many African cities, Lomé, the capital of Togo, has a pollution problem......»»