Africa: It's a Myth That Male Animals Are Usually Larger Than Females - New Study

Males are bigger than females, right? Generally, this is true of humans - imagine the extremes of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and singer Kylie Minogue. It is also true of other… Read more »

Africa: 76% of Africa's Energy Could Come From Renewable Sources By 2040 - Here's How

Over half of Africa's people - about 600 million - lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to… Read more »

Africa: Something Felt 'Off' - How AI Messed With Our Human Research, and What We Learned

All levels of research are being changed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Don't have time to read that journal article? AI-powered tools such as TLDRthis will summarise… Read more »

Africa: Snakebites - We Thought We'd Created a Winning New Antivenom but Then It Flopped. Why That Turned Out to Be a Good Thing

Snakebites kill over 100,000 people each year, and hundreds of thousands of survivors are left with long-term disabilities such as amputations. Read more »

Africa: If You're 65 or Older, It's Time for Another Covid-19 Shot

In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. Read more »

Africa: Undersea Cables for Africa's Internet Retrace History and Leave Digital Gaps As They Connect Continents

Large parts of west and central Africa, as well as some countries in the south of the continent, were left without internet services on 14 March because of failures on four of the… Read more »

Africa: Why Do We Usually Sleep At Night? What Happens When We Don't Sleep? Expert Insights Into This Essential Part of Our Lives

Sleep is as essential to our health as food and water. It is important to a number of brain functions, including how nerve cells communicate with each other. We sleep for a third… Read more »

Africa: Financial Abuse From an Intimate Partner? Three Ways You Can Protect Yourself

Financial abuse occurs when one person takes control over another person's ability to acquire, use and maintain financial resources. An example is being denied access to your own… Read more »

Africa: Why Do Trees Need Sunlight? an Environmental Scientist Explains Photosynthesis

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Read more »

Africa: The Next Pandemic? It's Already Here for Earth's Wildlife

I am a conservation biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases. When people ask me what I think the next pandemic will be I often say that we are in the midst of one - it's… Read more »

Africa: Corrupt, Brutal and Unprofessional? Africa-Wide Survey of Police Finds Diverging Patterns

Africans generally have a low regard for the quality of policing on the continent. Perceptions of police misconduct, corruption and brutality are widespread, according to a new… Read more »

Africa: Slouching Isn't As Bad for You As You Might Think

Often a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "bad" posture - with some claiming it will damage your spine and cause… Read more »

Africa: Ultra-Processed Foods - Largest Ever Review Shows Many Ill Effects On Health - How to Understand the Evidence

Ultra-processed foods, such as cereals and fizzy drinks, have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, according to the largest review of the evidence to date. Read more »

Africa: Screen Time Doesn't Have to Be Sedentary - 3 Ways It Can Get Kids Moving

There have been concerns about screens making kids more sedentary and less active since TV was introduced more than half a century ago. Read more »

Africa: Daily Fibre Supplement Improves Older Adults' Brain Function in Just Three Months - New Study

In just 12 weeks, a daily fibre supplement improved brain function in twins over the age of 65. Could the microbes in our gut hold the key to preventing cognitive decline in our… Read more »

Africa: What's Behind the Worldwide Shortage of Cholera Vaccines? for Starters, They're Only Made By One Company

In February 2024 the World Health Organization announced southern Africa was suffering the deadliest regional outbreak of cholera in at least a decade. At the epicentre of the… Read more »

Africa: Colonial Statues in Africa Have Been Removed, Returned and Torn Down Again - Why It's Such a Complex History

In 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests against police brutality and systemic… Read more »

Africa: Fintech Is Sold As the Answer to Africa's Problems, but Digital Money Services Have Downsides Which Media Often Overlook

The online financial products and services known as "fintech" have become deeply embedded in the economic and social life of many African countries over the past decade. Read more »

Africa: As the Pandemic Turns Four, Here's What We Need to Do for a Healthier Future

Anniversaries are usually festive occasions, marked by celebration and joy. But there'll be no popping of corks for this one. Read more »

Africa: Why 'One Health' Needs More Social Sciences - Pandemic Prevention Depends On Behaviour As Well As Biology

On March 11, 2024, it will be four years since the World Health Organization characterized the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak as a pandemic. And while COVID-19 continues to impact people… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia-Turkey Maritime Deal Is a Win for Both Countries, and Not a Power Play for the Horn of Africa

A recent defence deal between Somalia and Turkey has great significance for Somalia and the region's security. The agreement, which covers both land and sea, aims to enhance… Read more »

Africa: The True Cost of Food Is Far Higher Than What You Spend At the Checkout Counter

After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down. That's good news for consumers, especially those in… Read more »

Africa: How Teens Benefit From Being Able to Read 'Disturbing' Books That Some Want to Ban

Should we worry, as massive book-banning efforts imply, that young people will be harmed by certain kinds of books? For over a decade and through hundreds of interviews, my… Read more »

Africa: Why and How Often Do I Need to Wash Makeup Brushes and Sponges?

From the bristles of brushes to the porous surfaces of sponges, your makeup kit can harbour a host of bacteria and fungi. Read more »

Africa: Cost-of-Living Crisis - Experts Share 3 Survival Tips

The price increases for essential goods such as food, petrol and household utilities are a global concern, but the region most hurt by the surge in food prices is sub-Saharan… Read more »