Climate change fuels drug resistance in poor countries
Thu 3:46am By Dann OkothEnvironmental factors must be built into policies to tackle drug resistance, to protect those most at risk, urge researchers.India pioneers emissions market for particulate matter
Wed 8:31am By Ranjit DevrajWorld’s first particle emissions market cuts pollution and costs in India’s Surat city.Space innovation in Africa tackling local problems
Tue 8:58amAfrica’s growing space sector is boosting disaster response, education, and data access through local innovation.Eco-friendly kilns help Malawi’s fish curers cut losses
Apr 28, 2025, 8:30 am By Charles MpakaResearchers have developed a kiln to help fishers reduce the health hazards and waste linked to curing fish.Banana fibres refined for textiles, hair extensions
Apr 24, 2025, 9:07 pm By Esther NakkaziResearchers in Uganda are developing techniques to soften banana fibres and make them more like cotton.Drug resistance worsens UTI crisis in Malawi
Apr 22, 2025, 8:16 am By Charles PensuloA growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi.Liberian women at risk from unchecked contraceptive use
Apr 21, 2025, 9:10 pm By Tina S. MehnpaineOver-the-counter contraceptives, issued without medical advice, leave Liberian women open to unplanned pregnancies.Urban heat islands ‘increasing faster’ in poorer cities
Apr 17, 2025, 5:41 am By Mohammed El-SaidResearchers say heat action plans are crucial as low- and middle-income countries see swell in urban heat islands.Rising temperatures, carbon could bump up arsenic in rice
Apr 17, 2025, 3:59 am By Dann OkothResearchers warn of possible increase of toxic arsenic in rice resulting from increasing temperature and carbon dioxide.‘A great loss’—SciDev former Africa editor passes away
Apr 16, 2025, 10:15 pm By Gilbert NakweyaFormer colleagues pay tribute to Ochieng' Ogodo, 'a pillar in science journalism' in Africa.African diet ‘reduces inflammation’ in just two weeks
Apr 14, 2025, 9:18 pm By Dann OkothStudy reveals a traditional African diet protects against non-communicable diseases while common Western foods increase health risks.As glaciers disappear, we must act now on black carbon
Apr 9, 2025, 11:46 pm By Pema GyamtshoReducing black carbon emissions is key to preserving glaciers and their life-supporting benefits, writes Pema Gyamtsho, head of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.‘Ozone-climate penalty’ adds to India’s air pollution
Apr 9, 2025, 10:10 pm By Ranjit DevrajClimate change is raising ozone levels in India, threatening health and food security.Tidal flooding on Indian lake demands lasting solutions
Apr 9, 2025, 1:17 am By K.S. HarikrishnanCommunities on the banks of India’s Vembanad Lake face an uncertain future as ocean surges and flooding worsen with climate change.Q&A: Unlocking the malaria parasite’s genetic code
Apr 8, 2025, 8:55 am By Jackie OparaThe genetic diversity of the malaria parasite could hold the key to malaria treatment and research in Africa.Mpox testing gaps raise risk of cross-border spread
Apr 7, 2025, 5:55 am By Syriacus BuguziMpox testing in Democratic Republic of Congo falters under aid cuts, raising fears of a major global outbreak.Climate-proof seed trials yield results in Rwanda
Apr 3, 2025, 9:00 pm By Gilbert NakweyaClimate-resilient seed testing in Rwanda results in yields up to eight times the national average.Myanmar quake relief slowed by info blackout, red tape
Apr 3, 2025, 7:39 am By Joel AdrianoCommunications blackouts and military bureaucracy hinder aid efforts in war-torn Myanmar after deadly earthquake.Invasive water hyacinth harnessed for women’s hygiene
Mar 28, 2025, 2:35 am By Sanjeet BagcchiWater hyacinth is invading India’s rivers – now one researcher is turning it into eco-friendly sanitary pads.Researching Africa’s oceans to support livelihoods
Mar 27, 2025, 11:05 pmAfrican researchers propose solutions to protect ocean biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods.
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