The Economist7h
Why some Africans see opportunity in foreign-aid cuts
E NDING DEPENDENCE on foreign donors would not only lead to prosperity but also to “self-respect for our nation”. Thus argued ...
Newcastle University10h
tropical forest canopies
Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical ...
AllAfrica on MSN14h
Madagascar's Lemurs Live With the Threat of Cyclones - Has This Shaped Their Behaviour? [analysis]
Madagascar is an island that's no stranger to natural disasters, in particular cyclones. This is because it's located in the south-west Indian Ocean cyclone basin, a region of the Indian Ocean where ...
AllAfrica on MSN1d
Maps Showing China's Growing Influence in Africa Distort Reality - but Some Risks Are Real [analysis]
Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become Africa's single largest trading partner.In response, media and policymakers in ...
EurekAlert!1d
Satellite image analysis delivers new insight into the functional diversity of tropical forests
Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...
Where were enslaved Africans taken from? The answer could be hidden in their bones.
Scientists have created a groundbreaking map of strontium isotopes found across sub-Saharan Africa—which could help ...
From the lows of Sacred Games to highs of Paatal Lok and Rocket Boys: How Indian OTT broke the season 2 curse
Paatal Lok season 2 may be the final confirmation that Indian storytellers have finally gotten the hang of season 2, breaking ...