As glaciers disappear, we must act now on black carbon
Wed 11:46pm 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
Wed 10:10pm By Ranjit DevrajClimate change is raising ozone levels in India, threatening health and food security.Tidal flooding on Indian lake demands lasting solutions
Wed 1:17am 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
Tue 8:55am 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.Namibian food project targets protein-rich crops
Mar 27, 2025, 10:31 pm By Charlotte NambadjaA food project is helping Namibian farmers thrive, increasing yields of protein-rich legumes with local biofertilisers.Up to 11 mln new HIV infections expected after cuts
Mar 27, 2025, 12:01 am By Dann OkothResearchers predict up to 10.8 million additional new HIV infections by 2030 in poorer countries if aid cuts are sustained.Collagen fertiliser is a smart move for Uganda’s coffee
Mar 26, 2025, 11:04 pm By John MusenzeUgandan researchers are turning tannery waste into fertiliser to improve coffee yields and restore soil health.‘Trapped populations’ need help to escape climate risks
Mar 23, 2025, 9:50 pm By Claudia CaruanaFor many refugees and other populations trapped by poverty and conflict, migration is not an option. So how can they be helped?Nutrition summit seeks investors as key donors withdraw
Mar 21, 2025, 12:05 am By Ruth DouglasDiplomats urge national authorities to step up at the Nutrition for Growth Summit as the impact of aid cuts and the Ukraine war bite.How climate change could affect half of global crops
Mar 18, 2025, 10:00 pm By Claudia CaruanaAdaptation strategies are critical as cropland suitable for food production shrinks with rising temperatures.Climate change threatens Latin American banana exports
Mar 18, 2025, 6:26 am By Luiz Felipe FernandesClimate change will make large swathes of Latin America unsuitable for banana production without urgent intervention, say researchers.LMICs ‘should turn to EU, China’ after US climate exit
Mar 17, 2025, 9:05 pm By Mohammed El-SaidClimate experts urge vulnerable countries to explore alternative funding as US withdraws from key climate agreements.Antivenom push saves lives from snake bites in Eswatini
Mar 16, 2025, 11:07 pm By Nokukhanya MusiA new antivenom is reducing snakebite deaths and shifting beliefs in using only traditional medicine.Global AI development needs local expertise
Thu 9:19pm By Amr RagehAI is a powerful tool for global development, but local expertise will be key to its success in low- and middle-income countries, says mathematician Daniel Andler.Africa’s unique gut microbiome could guide new medicines
Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 am By Elna SchützScientists uncover new gut microbes in Africa and say their findings could help make medicines more effective.
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