How board games can get people involved in climate action: The dangerous wildfires burning across Europe show us how real the climate crisis has become. When we see these disasters on the news, it’s clear we need to take action on climate change now. But it can still be hard to really understand how. That’s …
Greece wildfires: how climate change is involved, and what we can do about it: Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread from the hilly interior to the densely populated coastline with astonishing speed, leaving authorities with the daunting task of evacuating thousands of residents and holidaymakers …
What if China really did develop COVID as a bioweapon? Here are the issues involved: China is facing renewed allegations that the COVID-19 outbreak was caused by a leak from one of their laboratories – and that this research is connected to biowarfare. It is a question asked pretty much since the pandemic was identified: …
Sudan conflict: how China and Russia are involved and the differences between them: As clashes continue between the Sudanese military and rapid support forces, the current and historic role of foreign governments in Sudanese affairs is under close examination. Unsurprisingly, the Sudan conflict has amplified concerns from the US and other countries about the roles …
Education in Kenya’s informal settlements can work better if parents get involved — here’s how: Anthony Asael/Art in All of Us via Getty Images Education is a public good. All children should have access to education as a human right, irrespective of their gender, socioeconomic or disability status. This is reinforced and validated by countries’ …
Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives – if they’re involved in designing it: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions. This can result in increased anxiety, depression, anger and physical health problems. Research shows autistic adults are significantly more likely to experience depression an anxiety than their peers. Imagine a future, …
Five ways you can get involved in fighting for women’s reproductive rights: Participants on a Women's March rally in front of San Francisco's City Hall in 2019. Sundry Photography | Shutterstock Since 2021, hard-won women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy have been rolled back in the US in an alarming fashion. With state bans on …
International Space Station: how Nasa plans to destroy it – and the dangers involved: The end of an era. Shutterstock Nasa has announced plans for the International Space Station (ISS) to be officially decommissioned in 2031. After dozens of launches since 1998 got the station up and into orbit, bringing it down will be a …
Eritrea is involved in Tigray to boost its stature. Why the strategy could backfire: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (L) and Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at an event in Ethiopia in 2018. Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images The Eritrean military has been involved in the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region since the conflict broke out …
Five chemistry research projects that you can get involved in: The RiverDip experiment is one of many citizen science projects out there. Natallia Boroda/Shutterstock Sometimes the most powerful tool in research is people spending a few minutes to record their observations while going about their daily lives. An early example of this sort of “citizen …
How South Africa can get communities involved in conserving coastal and marine areas: Coast of Robberg marine protected area at the Robberg Peninsula, South Africa. Franz Aberham via GettyImages Protected areas, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, are clearly defined geographical spaces set aside to conserve nature, ecosystem services and cultural values. …
Pasha 128: Why Rwanda is involved in Mozambique’s security: GettyImages Islamic militias in the northern part of Mozambique, the province of Cabo Delgado, have mounted an armed insurgency against the Mozambican government since 2017. The conflict appears to tap into anger about the region’s chronic poverty, unemployment and weak public services under the Frelimo-led government …
Ghana’s fathers: maternal health services must do more to help them get involved: Health care professionals have to involve expectant fathers Shutterstock Including men in maternal healthcare is good for families, research has found internationally. Men can be involved in maternal healthcare in various ways. These include attending maternity care, making decisions with the mother, …
South Africa sets out to protect cast and crew involved in nudity and sex scenes: Roketclips Inc/Shutterstock A new set of guidelines for handling intimate scenes in film and television shoots was recently released in South Africa. Similar to those adopted in other countries, the protocols were compiled in consultation with the country’s major bodies …
13 ways to get involved with your favorite open source project: Many of my blog‘s readers already know lots about open source, but I’m also aware that many know little, if anything, about it. I’m a big, big proponent of open source software (and beyond, such as open hardware), and there are lots of great …
Uganda’s Batwa community are vulnerable to climate change, but aren’t involved in adaptation decisions: The Batwa community are believed to be one of the original inhabitants of the Equatorial Forest in the Great Lakes Region. Uganda’s Batwa community are highly vulnerable; they don’t own much land and often don’t have access to capital. They were …
South Africa in the news: Remains Of Two Foreigners Involved In Ginimbi’s Accident Repatriated – Police: Spread This NewsBy Anna Chibamu THE charred remains of Malawian Limumba Karim and Alishia Adams from Mozambique were Saturday repatriated to their respective countries, police have confirmed. Karim, a …: “South Africa” – BingNews Being A Girl In Africa …
How to get Malawian men more involved in antenatal care – and why it matters: Male involvement antenatal care helps with the uptake of services and retention in care of both the mother and her baby. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images When men are excluded from antenatal (prenatal) care, or only participate in a limited …