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in Eastern Africa, the cradle of humankind is tearing apart
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (403+ words) Researchers have found that Earth's underlying crust in the Turkana rift zone has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa's eventual breakup'and with that finding, they offer a new perspective on human evolution image: Late Miocene fossil-bearing strata of Lothagam in West…...
Severe childhood malaria linked to cognitive impairment later in life
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (425+ words) image: A mother and her child providing consent toparticipatein the Malarial Impact on Neurobehavioral Development (MIND) study. view more INDIANAPOLIS " Severe childhood malaria is linked to long-term cognitive impairment, according to a new study from Indiana University School of Medicine…...
The naming of mollusks evolves at a snail's pace
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (811+ words) The'way'scientists'name and classify'organisms'is often seen as neutral, but'it's'shaped by the cultural and intellectual traditions of'the'scientists'themselves.'A new'study introduces the concept of "taxonomic'Graecism," the preference for'names based on ancient Greek, and'provides the first comprehensive etymological'analysis covering'all 773 families'within the phylum Mollusca.'Analysis…...
End of community-wide treatment linked to resurgence of parasitic worm infections in Malawi
1+ week, 2+ day ago (345+ words) Researchers at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have found that stopping mass drug administration for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) was associated with an increase in infections from other parasitic worms, threatening disease control efforts." The study, published in"PLOS Neglected Tropical…...
Students tackle wildlife crime on South African field trip
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) image: University of Staffordshire students at the Wildlife Forensic Academy in South Africa view more University of Staffordshire students have been on a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to learn about the role of forensics in combating wildlife crime. 13 (Hons) Forensic Science and…...
Life cycle assessment of green ammonia production at a coastal facility in South Africa
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (738+ words) A just energy transition (JET) to low-carbon fuels, such as green hydrogen, is critical for mitigating climate change. Countries with abundant renewable energy resources are well-positioned to meet the growing global demand for green hydrogen. However, to improve the volumetric…...
Turning Australia's food waste into a climate solution
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (203+ words) image: Food waste to biochar; a potential sustainable solution for Australia: a comprehensive review view more Credit: Piyal Chowdhury, Tamal Chowdhury, Hemal Chowdhury & Elza Bontempi A new review published in Carbon'Researchhighlights an innovative way for Australia to confront its food…...
3 D reconstruction of the skeleton
1+ week, 6+ day ago (30+ words) (IMAGE)Eurek Alert! 3 D reconstruction of the skeleton More on this News Release Ancient survivor reveals its secret: First-ever egg of a mammal ancestor discovered...
Safari Park Biodiversity Reserve
2+ week, 2+ day ago (63+ words) (IMAGE)Eurek Alert! Image of the Safari Park Biodiversity Reserve (SPBR), the model for the first prototype of the digital twin. The SPBR is located in Escondido, California at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance…...
South Africa's carbon conundrum: Economic growth and innovation fuel emissions, while renewables offer a path forward
2+ week, 6+ day ago (736+ words) A comprehensive new analysis of South Africa's environmental footprint reveals a complex and often contradictory relationship between development and pollution. Researchers Frank Ranganai Matenda, Helper Zhou, and Mabutho Sibanda from the University of Kwa Zulu-Natal, alongside Asif Raihan of the…...