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......»»
U.S. vehicle inventories at highest point since June 2021
Inventory and days supply levels continued to recover in September from their record lows earlier this year as a slower selling rate allowed automakers to regrow some dealer stocks......»»
COVID-19 pandemic hurt academic experience for African international students, study finds
While the lives of many college students throughout the United States were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study from the University of Missouri found that international college students from Africa were among the most impacted academicall.....»»
Wildfire Smoke May Carry Deadly Fungi Long Distances
Pathogens in soil are a danger to firefighters, but smoke may transport spores that cause valley fever and other infections into cities too......»»
New species of iris discovered in the Langeberg Mountains, South Africa
South African botanist Brian du Preez has discovered a beautiful new species from the Iridaceae family high up in the Langeberg Mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa......»»
Kenya "effectively" lifts ban on genetically modified crops
Kenya's new president says the Cabinet has "effectively" lifted the country's ban on openly cultivating genetically modified crops, reversing a decade-old decision as the East African country struggles with food security and a deadly drought......»»
Bird flu strikes S.Africa"s endangered penguins
Close to thirty African penguins have died due to avian flu since mid-August at Boulders beach near Cape Town, a crucial breeding site in South Africa......»»
Researchers identify African dust by measuring isotopes
Every summer, weather forecasters blast news about African dust plumes crossing the southern United States. And to most people, it's just dust, but to researchers at Texas A&M University, it's much more......»»
African ubuntu can deepen how research is done
Many academic studies have been centered on Western theories and methodologies for a long time. This approach to research is broadly defined as "universalist." It assumes that "one-size-fits-all" and set norms can be applied across cultures. For exam.....»»
Study of how far pollen travels in atmosphere reveals new insights into causes of urban hay fever
Published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, a five-year study analyzed the atmosphere over the Amazon Rainforest to track the height and distance that hay fever-causing particles like pollen and fungi can travel......»»
Chemical cocktail in skin summons disease-spreading mosquitoes
Mosquitoes that spread Zika, dengue and yellow fever are guided toward their victims by a scent from human skin. The exact composition of that scent has not been identified until now......»»
Drought decimates Texas" key cotton crop
On Sutton Page's ravaged cotton fields, there is almost nothing left to pick. The Texas farmer managed to salvage maybe a fifth of his crop, but the rest was lost to the severe drought that has taken a steep toll across the region......»»
"The Woman King" review: Viola Davis leads a groundbreaking and glorious action epic
Before there was Wonder Woman's Amazons or Black Panther's Dora Milaje, there was the Agojie. Far from fantasy, these female warriors were a real-life West African regiment that defended the kingdom of Dahomey for centuries against warring neighbors.....»»
Car OEMs should work closely with foundries, says TSMC executive
Automotive OEMs should work closely with IDM and pure-play foundries and consider building "buffer stocks" to ensure their stable supply, according to Ming-Cheng Lin, director of automotive and MCU business development for TSMC......»»
In Wall Street’s Worst Day Since June 2020, Dow Falls 1,250 as Inflation Stays High
The sell-off follows Wall Street’s realization that inflation is not slowing as much as hoped. NEW YORK— Stocks tumbled to their worst day in more than two years Tuesday, knocking the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 1,.....»»
The medicine of ants: Rescue and treatment of injured individuals
The African Matabele ant (Megaponera analis) lives dangerously when hunting able-bodied termites. However, the animals do not simply give up their wounded. Depending on the degree of injury, they rescue and treat them. Injured individuals decide for.....»»
No sighting in northern Philippines of Chinese rocket debris
Officials have warned of potential danger to aircraft and ships of debris from a new Chinese rocket launch that may fall in northern Philippine waters, authorities said Thursday, adding no debris has been sighted so far......»»
African crops provide a nutrient-dense, gluten-free solution
The world is producing more food than ever before, yet millions of Africans still lack proper nutrition. Focusing on the potential of African crops to help combat malnutrition on the African continent, the EU-funded InnoFoodAfrica project has now tur.....»»
Efforts to ID Tulsa race massacre victims raise privacy issues
Project uses genealogy website that can be accessed by law enforcement. Enlarge / During the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the city's African American Greenwood district was destroyed by white rioters. (credit: Universal History Archive /.....»»
VW triggers landmark Porsche IPO plan, defying market doubts
Floating the sports car brand could be one of the world's largest listings even as record inflation and a Russia-Europe energy standoff have sent European stocks tumbling......»»
Ancient DNA brings us closer to unlocking secrets of how modern humans evolved
Advances in studying ancient DNA from prehistoric remains provides us with new insight into the life of our African ancestors and the emergence of the modern human......»»