Mass breeding of desert locusts in a controlled environment could provide a sustainable source of protein for animals and humans as well as business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say.
Traffic Monitoring Tech Can Help Clean up Asia’s Act
Traffic congestion in Asia’s burgeoning metropolises is a sign of rapid economic growth.
Traffic congestion in Asia’s burgeoning metropolises is a sign of rapid economic growth.
Obese Children With Dengue ‘More Likely Hospitalised’
Very overweight children infected with dengue appear to be at higher risk of hospitalisation, according to researchers who say more public awareness is needed about the risks of obesity and severe disease.
Very overweight children infected with dengue appear to be at higher risk of hospitalisation, according to researchers who say more public awareness is needed about the risks of obesity and severe disease.
Zero-Infection HIV Drug ‘Must Be Affordable’
An HIV prevention drug proven to protect women from the virus with just two injections a year must be made available at an affordable price for those at risk in low- and middle-income countries, advocacy groups urge.
An HIV prevention drug proven to protect women from the virus with just two injections a year must be made available at an affordable price for those at risk in low- and middle-income countries, advocacy groups urge.
Dearth of Agri-Food Research on Climate-Hit Countries
Food systems transformation is needed urgently in the face of rising food insecurity – with one in four on the planet facing hunger – and extreme weather events caused by climate change.
Food systems transformation is needed urgently in the face of rising food insecurity – with one in four on the planet facing hunger – and extreme weather events caused by climate change.
Mass Tourism Brings Dollars but With All the Baggage
But overtourism is taking a toll on the environment and local life
But overtourism is taking a toll on the environment and local life
Coastal Carbon Removal Methods ‘Oversold’ – Study
Contribution to climate mitigation is minimal, say researchers
Contribution to climate mitigation is minimal, say researchers
How Can Madagascar Eradicate the Plague?
Behavioral and cultural practices exacerbate flea infestation and plague risk
Behavioral and cultural practices exacerbate flea infestation and plague risk
‘Declare Health Emergency’ to End Hepatitis in Asia
Seven of the top ten countries with highest hepatitis burden are from Asia Pacific
Seven of the top ten countries with highest hepatitis burden are from Asia Pacific
Bacterial Batteries Harvest Energy from Soil
Bacteria-powered battery recharges itself in the soil using natural processes
Bacteria-powered battery recharges itself in the soil using natural processes
AI Forecasting Deployed to Predict Nepal Landslides
The AI-enhanced SAFE-RICCS system for predicting landslides is rolled out in Nepal
The AI-enhanced SAFE-RICCS system for predicting landslides is rolled out in Nepal
Climate Change Widening Asia’s Education Gap
Many schools, particularly public schools in developing countries in Asia, are so tightly packed, poorly ventilated and badly equipped to deal with extreme heat.
Many schools, particularly public schools in developing countries in Asia, are so tightly packed, poorly ventilated and badly equipped to deal with extreme heat.
Indian Ocean Temperature Index Signals Dengue Outbreaks
Higher surface temperature of the ocean can alter weather patterns globally
Higher surface temperature of the ocean can alter weather patterns globally
Big Brands ‘Failing to Curb Plastic Sachet Use’
Southeast Asia consumes about half of the nearly a trillion global sachets sold yearly
Southeast Asia consumes about half of the nearly a trillion global sachets sold yearly
Ocean Warming Triggers Indo-Pacific Heatwaves
South and South-East Asia have been seen intense heatwave since late March
South and South-East Asia have been seen intense heatwave since late March
Why Ethics Matters in Science
In this episode of Africa Science Focus, our reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with African researchers on the importance of ethics in science.
In this episode of Africa Science Focus, our reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with African researchers on the importance of ethics in science.