Dinosaur tracks, made 140 million years ago, have been found for the first time in South Africa’s Western Cape: Guy Plint examines one of the dinosaur tracks, which is above his head. Annemarie Plint, CC BY-NC-ND Dinosaurs have captured people’s imagination ever since their bones and teeth were first scientifically described in 1822 by geologist …
600 million Africans don’t have electricity – the green energy transition must start with them: The world is fast transitioning towards renewable energy systems. But in many African countries, this transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. This is because moving away from fossil fuels is costly and governments have largely not involved …
9 million Ethiopian children have been forced out of school: what the government must do: More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships. In 2023, Ethiopia had a total school-aged population of 35,444,482 children, about 52% …
960 million dirty diapers are a big waste problem – what can be done with them: The use of disposable diapers (nappies) is growing in African countries. The disposable diaper undoubtedly makes it easier for many parents to work or spend time on other things, including their own and their child’s wellbeing. At the same …
Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study: Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 …
Climate change: alarming Africa-wide report predicts 30% drop in crop revenue, 50 million without water: African countries will suffer significant economic loss after 2050 if global warming is not limited to below 2°C, a new study by the Center for Global Development has found. Environment and energy economist Philip Kofi Adom is the author of …
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Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles reminds us how far driverless car AI still has to go: Metamorworks / Shutterstock Tesla has recalled 2 million US vehicles over concerns about its autopilot function. Autopilot is meant to help with manoeuvres such as steering and acceleration, but still needs input from the driver. It comes just …
Antimicrobial resistance is a silent killer that leads to 5 million deaths a year. Solutions must include the poor: Microbes such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi form part of our everyday lives – they live in us, on us and around us. We need them for healthy digestion, immune function, and the synthesis of …
Around a million children in the UK are living in destitution – with harmful consequences for their development: spixel/Shutterstock Millions of people in the UK are unable to meet their most basic physical needs: to stay warm, dry, clean and fed. This is known as destitution. Recent analysis from charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) …
Over 2 million Nigerians are displaced by farmer-herder conflict in Benue State: there are 4 support systems they turn to: Individuals, organisations and governments have pulled together to support those displaced by the conflict in Benue State, Nigeria. Kola Sulaimon/AFP For the past decade many residents in north and central Nigeria have lived in a …
Why an entry fee may not be enough to save Venice from 20 million tourists: A bridge too far? Bumble Dee/Shutterstock Venice’s history, art and architecture attract an estimated 20 million visitors every year. The city, a Unesco World Heritage site, is often crammed with tourists in search of special memories. But for the people …
Giant sea lizards: fossils in Morocco reveal the astounding diversity of marine life 66 million years ago, just before the asteroid hit: Sixty-six million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. The patterns and causes of this extinction have been debated since palaeontology began. Was …
Checkers gives away 120 home solar systems valued at R12 million: Checkers to give away home solar systems valued at R12 million In a South African first, Checkers has launched a competition that will see 120 winners each walk away with a comprehensive home solar solution worth over R100 000 to help its consumers offset …
920 million people could face conflict over the world’s rivers by 2050: what our study found in Africa: The Blue Nile river passes through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project on the Nile River started operating in February 2022. It reinforced tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan …
How a 400 million year old fossil changes our understanding of mathematical patterns in nature: The spiky branches of a monkey puzzle tree. Joshua Bruce Allen/Shutterstock If your eyes have ever been drawn to the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem, the texture of a pineapple or the scales of a pinecone, then you …
Tiger protection in India also saved 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions – new study: GUDKOV ANDREY/shutterstock The year 2023 coincided with the 50th anniversary of India’s groundbreaking Project Tiger, an innovative programme designed to rescue the country’s iconic big cat from the precipice of extinction. In April, as part of these celebrations, prime minister …