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A Nigerian scientist has obtained a patent for his pioneer work in converting urine into flammable gases. Read more »
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Researchers are still at a loss when it comes to what appears to be some level of protection from HIV infection observed in sex workers, writes Wycliffe Muga at the HIV Research ... Read more »
Creative ways to engage, empower, and benefit both women and men at every stage need to be built into development research initiatives, say the IDRC and Canada's department of ... Read more »
A digitised malaria mapping database will help scientist and health workers access information about the locations of malarial hotspots and how they are influenced by weather ... Read more »
The University of Nairobi has instituted a Fabrication Laboratory, a small-scale workshop offering digital fabrication which will assist enterprising inventors in bringing their ... Read more »
The GMO debate been characterized by a lack of understanding of the complexities around biotechnology and any state must carefully consider benefits and risks before deciding to ... Read more »
iThemba Laboratory at the University of Johannesburg has launched the continent's first Accelerated Mass Spectrometry facility which will assist in areas including in areas, ... Read more »
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