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The third edition of Science in Africa brings
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This Month's Features
 The
human genome project has been one of the largest scientific
undertakings ever. Putting us in the picture and bringing the human
genome back to Africa is Dr Valerie Corfield.
 A
plant known locally as Aridan in Southwest Nigeria exhibits a vast array of medicinal
properties. Aridan has further gifts: Scientists in Nigeria have
devised an ingenious method for controlling Bilharzia the natural
way.
 At
least half a million of South Africa's current black male population could die of
oesophageal cancer. South African scientists are seeking the answers
and giving us hope with novel methods for early detection
 Garlic
has long suffered for its odour, yet in the same breath, and for
millenia, people have revered it for its health giving properties.
Read about the science behind the legends.
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Articles in this Issue
 A
crop virus is causing severe food shortages in DR Congo. Find out
how cultured plants will avert certain
famine
Unveiled:
The most spectacular San Rock Art discovery since the 20th century in
South Africa
What's
cooking? Sunstove - the environmentally friendly and cheaper option. New
innovation takes off
Exciting new developments for probing
Southern skies Discover: Moblas
6 - new satellite laser ranging facility
Infrared
survey facility in the Karoo
HESS
- world's largest gamma ray telescope
Introducing
"Learning with Granny"- a Science in Africa monthly column for
cyberkids
See
the first directly acquired Landsat 7 image of Southern Africa
Budding scientists: find out about Sunshine, the Madagascar lemur and Get
thinking about science competitions later this year
And now for something different: art and science come together at this
year's Sasol Scifest
Marine
biodiversity under threat. What are the issues and what is South
Africa's plan?
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