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......»»
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......»»
Burning waste must end: African leaders look to recycling for better health and value
When African environment ministers met in Senegal in mid-September, they made one of the most important decisions in the history of waste management in Africa......»»
Climate change: West Africa"s oceans at risk because of a lack of monitoring
The West African Canary Current extends along the north-west African coast, from the northern Atlantic coast of Morocco to Guinea-Bissau. It's a hotspot for changes in the oceans driven by climate change. These include rising temperatures, ocean acid.....»»
New research looks at intergenerational tensions, Gen Z as coming change agents
In her forthcoming book "Who Matters: How to Redefine Worth in Our Divided World," Michèle Lamont, professor of sociology and of African and African American studies and the Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies, studies intergenerational.....»»
Apple reportedly cuts back iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus orders
Even as stocks of the iPhone 14 Pro remain constrained, Apple is said to be trimming iPhone 14 orders by up to 3 million.The scarcity of the iPhone 14 Pro, and how production is particularly affected by the current China COVID lockdown, has led Apple.....»»
Oldest paleogenome from the African continent tells of the extinction of the blue antelope
The blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus) was an African antelope with a bluish-gray pelt, related to the living sable and roan antelopes. The last blue antelope was shot around 1800, only 34 years after it was first described scientifically, makin.....»»
What is a smart fever thermometer?
A smart thermometer makes it easy to know if you're running a fever, and it can even recommend treatment options or tell you if a doctor's visit is necessary......»»
More rain on the way as Philippine storm death toll hits 150
The death toll from a powerful storm that triggered flooding and landslides across the Philippines has reached 150, disaster officials said Thursday, as more rain was forecast in some of the hardest-hit areas......»»
Why hay fever may get worse in a warming climate
Spring—for many, a time of lifting spirits after those long winter months of short days and cold nights. But for about a third of our population who suffer from hay fever, asthma, or both, spring and early summer can be nightmare months, plagued by.....»»
Tropical storm batters Philippines capital before exit
Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped by floods in and around the Philippine capital on Sunday as Tropical Storm Nalgae swept out of the country after killing at least 48 people......»»
Taking stock on the decline of semiconductor stocks
The stock market has apparently fallen out of love with semiconductor stocks. Most major semis stocks are down this year, some by half. The SOX Semis index is down almost 18% this year. We are not in the markets on a daily basis anymore, but as the S.....»»
Apple stocks rising fast as other Big Tech firms fall hard
Following its quarterly earnings report, Apple has seen its stocks go up 7% — and seemingly rising — while all other Big Tech firms have seen steep declines.Apple reported that it had earned $90.15 billion in its latest financial quarter, and als.....»»
Sustainable way to make breast cancer drug could boost South African production
Imperial researchers have devised a cheaper, more efficient, and sustainable way to produce a breast cancer drug in South Africa......»»
The African app company that trumped Apple
Tech firm Oju Africa has tackled the lack of racially diverse emoticons by introducing its own set of Afro icons......»»
New study: American dog tick populations up in Colorado, Rocky Mountain wood ticks in 5 more counties
A study published in the November issue of Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases demonstrates that ticks capable of carrying diseases—including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever and the neurotoxin that causes tick-borne paralysis—pose an.....»»
Growing plants on buildings can reduce heat and produce healthy food in African cities
Persistently high temperatures and related heat stress are a big problem for people living in cities, especially in slums and informal settlements. It's a problem that is expected to continue......»»
SEA Roundup: Philippine electronics sector to hit 10% growth in 2022
Due to the strong demand from semiconductors and products for EVs, the Philippine electronics sector is expected to hit 10% growth this year. The department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the country announced the latest program for EV investors. Als.....»»
With good iPhone earnings expected, analysts turn to holiday quarter
Apple is edging slightly ahead of Wall Street's expectations for the September quarter that includes the iPhone 14 launch, so analyst focus is already starting to shift to the crucial holiday quarter.Apple Stocks appIn a note to investors seen by App.....»»
Some 250 health journals call for Africa climate help
Richer countries must increase climate support for African nations as accelerating impacts of global warming sicken and kill hundreds of thousands every year across the continent, scores of scientific health journals warned Wednesday, ahead of UN ne.....»»
Flooding significantly impacts food security, new study finds
New research finds that flooding can affect food security for more than 5.6 million people across several African nations. The work comes at a time when floods have also devastated Pakistan, India, and large parts of the European Union and the United.....»»