Africa: Tiny Water-Walking Bugs Provide Scientists With Insights On How Microplastics Are Pushed Underwater

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying… Read more »

Africa: Strep A Explainer - Why Invasive Cases Are Increasing, How It Spreads and What Symptoms to Look for

A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus -- also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A -- has made headlines recently. There… Read more »

Africa: The Solar System Used to Have Nine Planets. Maybe It Still Does? Here's Your Catch-Up On Space Today

Some of us remember August 24 2006 like it was yesterday. It was the day Pluto got booted from the exclusive "planets club". Read more »

Africa: Five Books About the Covid Pandemic to Look Out for in 2024

Vi-fi, short for virus fiction, describes contemporary fiction that features the devastating events of world-changing outbreaks and epidemics. Rooted in science fiction, vi-fi… Read more »

Africa: Education Has a Huge Role to Play in Peace and Development - 5 Essential Reads

Nelson Mandela was a famous advocate for the value of education. In 1990, the man who would become South Africa's first democratically president four years later told a high school… Read more »

Africa: How Long Does Immunity Last After a Covid Infection?

Nearly four years into the pandemic, Australia, like many other countries, is still seeing large numbers of COVID cases. Some 860,221 infections were recorded around the country in… Read more »

Africa: Good Lunchboxes - Here's How Parents Can Prepare Healthy Food and Keep Costs Down

Heading back to school is a time of great anticipation for many families, but it is not without challenges. One of the big challenges is preparing healthy, easy, affordable and… Read more »

Africa: Marvel's Echo Is a One-of-a-Kind Superhero - and an Inspiration to the Deaf Community

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Echo season one. Read more »

Africa: Five Inspiring Female Composers From History You Should Listen to

I research female composers and contrary to what many people expect, women have successfully written music throughout history. It is important to learn about these musicians to… Read more »

Africa: How Video Game Soundtracks Are Influencing a New Generation of Musicians and Music Lovers

One of my clearest musical memories is playing the video game Chrono Trigger on the Super Nintendo in the winter of 1995. When my character first entered the forest where the game… Read more »

Africa: Israel Now Ranks Among the World's Leading Jailers of Journalists. We Don't Know Why They're Behind Bars

Israel has emerged as one of the world's leading jailers of journalists, according to a newly released census compiled by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Read more »

Africa: Excessive Social Media Use During the Covid-19 Pandemic Exacerbated Adolescent Mental Health Challenges

How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviours of children and youth? Read more »

Africa: Students Do Better and Schools Are More Stable When Teachers Get Mental Health Support

When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and… Read more »

Africa: Ultra-Processed Foods - Here's What the Evidence Actually Says About Them

The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months - thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology… Read more »

Africa: Caffeine - Here's How Quitting Can Benefit Your Health

Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive compound in the world. Even if you don't drink coffee or tea, you probably still regularly consume caffeine since it's found in… Read more »

Africa: Cash-Strapped Conservationists in South Africa Are Struggling to Collect Biodiversity Data - How to Change That

South Africa's government conservation organisations have experienced substantial budget cuts. Even after steps to cut costs, South African National Parks reported a big shortfall… Read more »

Africa: What Is Genocide? Six Western Countries Want a Broader Application of Genocide - Experts Unpack Why It Matters

In November 2023, six western states filed a joint application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing for an ample and expansive understanding of genocide. This… Read more »

Africa: From Besting Tetris Ai to Epic Speedruns - Inside Gaming's Most Thrilling Feats

After 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first human to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris, he dedicated his special win to his father, who passed away in December… Read more »

Africa: The Shame and Pleasure of Masturbation - Poor Things Gets Girls' Early Sexual Feelings Right

This piece contains spoilers for Poor Things. Read more »

Africa: Dangerous Chemicals Found in Recycled Plastics, Making Them Unsafe for Use - Experts Explain the Hazards

Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies. Read more »

Africa: Covid Barely Gets a Mention These Days - Here's Why That's a Dangerous Situation

The United States experienced its second largest COVID wave of the pandemic in January 2024. For the year to December 2023, in England COVID rates peaked at around one in 24… Read more »

Africa: An Ancient System That Could Bring Water to Dry Areas

Some of Africa's dry areas face serious water shortages due to minimal rainfall. An ancient system of drawing water from aquifers, the "qanat system", could help. Gaathier Mahed,… Read more »

Africa: Urban Kenyans Mistrust Police Even More Than Rural Residents Do - Study Sets Out Why It Matters

Across the African continent - from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa - widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality.… Read more »

Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Showcases the Continent's Finest Footballers - and China's Economic Clout

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.… Read more »

Africa: Afcon - Everything You Need to Know About a Record Year for Africa's Biggest Football Event

Africa's biggest football festival - the men's Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - is being hosted by Côte d'Ivoire in west Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11… Read more »