May 17
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Let's Promote Involvement in Science
The Star
This week, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology through the National Commission for Science and Technology hosted the National Science week at the KICC. Read more »
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Government Restates Readiness to Promote Learning of Science, Mathematics
Premium Times
The Federal Government on Thursday expressed its commitment to promote the teaching and learning of science and mathematics at basic and secondary school levels. Read more »
May 16
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Students Produce Transistor Tester
Vanguard
Most students run away from science and technology classes because they find it difficult to use some of the complex devices during practicals. To help this set of students, three... Read more »
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We Need a National Forensics Protocol [opinion]
The Star
One of the key bills awaiting discussion by Parliament is the National Coroners Service Bill 2011 that provides for the establishment of the National Coroners Service to model... Read more »
May 15
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Dar es Salaam Faces Shortage of Lab Technicians
Daily News
TANZANIA faces an acute shortage of laboratory technicians and forced to hire the same from outside the country and costs the country about 25m/- annually. Read more »
May 14
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The Genetically Modified Organism Question: What Is the Truth?
The Star
Here's a fun fact - 80 per cent of food consumed by humans is pollinated by bees and are as such crucial to the survival of humankind. Scientist have alleged that Monsanto, the... Read more »
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Carbon Emissions Raise Arctic Acidity Levels
State Department
The Arctic Ocean covers roughly 9 percent of the Earth's surface and its chemistry is changing, growing more acidic in ways that will affect marine ecosystems. Read more »
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NSI to Receive Metrology Accreditation
New Era
On May 20 Namibia will join the international community to commemorate World Metrology Day. Read more »
May 13
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Daily News
LOCAL researchers are looking into ways of tackling the disease that has been devastating cassava in East Africa as Tanzania is setting laws to fight the spread of banana wilt that... Read more »
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Comet Sightings in the Mae Jemison Science Reading Room [press release]
U.S. Embassy Pretoria
Astrophysicist Dr. Henry Throop used dry ice, dirt, ammonia, and water to create replicas of comets. Comets represent some of the earliest material left over from the formation of... Read more »
May 9
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Marine Agency to Head Hyacinth Removal in Lake Victoria
The Star
KENYA Maritime Authority will implement a water hyacinth removal project at Lake Victoria in 100 days. This follows a visit and consultation meeting with stakeholders in the area... Read more »
May 8
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Agricultural Intensification Could Run Up High Bills in the Long-Run
SciDev.Net
Maximising crop yields on existing farms in an effort to stem rampant land clearance in developing countries may become financially untenable in the long-term, researchers say. Read more »
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China - Joint Medical Research to Deepen
SciDev.Net
China will deepen joint medical research with Africa, particularly in training African medical scientists. Read more »
May 7
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National Biosafety Authority to Ensure GMO Foods Safety
The Star
Dr Willy Kiprotich Tonui is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA). He is one of the leading scientists in Africa and the only Registered... Read more »
May 6
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Harvard Professor Vouches for Modified Seeds
EA Business
Ugandan farmers have been told that national food security could be substantially improved by using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to get better yields. Read more »
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Tanzanian Scientist Wins Health Award [interview]
EA Business
During the 27th annual joint scientific conference and 2nd One Health Conference in Africa jointly organized by the Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance... Read more »
May 4
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Preserving the Soil and Reaping Greater Harvests
IPS
Smallholder farmer Peter Mcharo, from Morogoro Region in eastern Tanzania, has a reason to smile. His fields are full of green, healthy maize plants, he has richer soil and he... Read more »
May 3
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Dinkenish/Lucy Home After Five-Year Tour of the U.S.
Ethiopia Government
The 3.2 million year old hominid Lucy or "Dinkenish", otherwise known by her scientific name Australopithecus Afarensis, returned to Ethiopia yesterday (May 1) following a... Read more »
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Treasury Yet to Release Science Funding
The Herald
The Ministry of Finance is yet to release US$1,5 million and US$250 000 that it allocated the Ministry of Science and Technology Development for the Innovation Fund in the 2012 and... Read more »
May 2
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania, along with colleagues at the Botswana-Baylor... Read more »
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Action Plan Emphasises On New Technologies to Boost Agric
Daily Trust
The new Niger Delta Action Plan emphasizes much on how new technologies would be applied to boost agriculture throughout the nine-member states as a way of diverting attention of... Read more »
May 1
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Science Research in Balance As World Bank Project Ends
New Vision
Scientists and researchers have expressed concern about the future of their projects as the Millenium Science Initiative Project funded by the World Bank comes to a close in June... Read more »
April 30
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First DNA Lab Launched in Zambia
Times of Zambia
ZAMBIA has launched its first - ever DNA forensic laboratory which will help law enforcement agencies track down killers as the country experiences an unprecedented rise in... Read more »
April 28
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2013 Space Dialogue Harps On Satellite Use in Nigeria [analysis]
Daily Trust
As Nigeria increasingly becomes vulnerable to emergencies and disasters such as floods, erosion, draught in recent times, all have not been well to millions of people who depend on... Read more »
April 26
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Smart Science in the Fight Against Malaria
IRIN
Malaria continues to be one of the world's deadliest diseases, infecting more than 200 million people and killing more than 660,000 - mostly African - children annually, according... Read more »
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