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TB, tornadoes, scorpions, bats, biotechnology, food,
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In the News
 Two female scientists from Africa have made a significant breakthrough in
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This Month's Features
Understanding scorpions
 Probably one of the most recognizable animals in the
world, few creatures are as enigmatic or feared. The myths and facts about the
African scorpions.
Spotting tornadoes
 As
tornadoes wreak havoc in the USA, take a look at the ingredients for
this phenomenon. Spot and follow global trends in tornadoes.
Male role in pre-eclampsia
 Scientists
link immunity to male sperm with potentially fatal complications
during pregnancy. Solving part of the riddle.
 Bats
- agricultural allies
Biological control at its best. Ever on the night shift, southern
African bats can reduce crop damage as they satisfy their taste for
insect pests.
Health
 Is
cooking enough?
Scientists test whether cooking 'phutu' the traditional way is enough
to destroy fumonisms linked to oesophageal cancer.
 Health
benefits from oils
Scientist say that health benefit of fatty acids can depend on where
the plant came from. Benefits from southern African plants.
Opinion
Biotechnology
- the next wave
Biotechnology is very much the buzzword. What is biotechnology, where is it headed and why is it
important?
Home-based
herbal business
Medicinal
plants - an outline
of the basic requirements for small scale, sustainable cultivation and processing
techniques for rural communities. Part 7.
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Little Foot; big footprint. New technology reveal the age of the hominid
bones being excavated in SA.
Spotting the culprits. African scientists have also recently unveiled a new test for
tuberculosis.
Acid mine drainage poses serious health threats. What are the solutions?
Traditional practices may encourage the spread of HIV. The Maasai are
rising to the challenge.
Water conflicts flow as strongly as the Nile.
Can new solutions work to solve a looming international crisis?
African and stars in your eyes? Astronomy students can get the perfect
balance through newly launched degrees.
Bad practices amongst labourers spraying
crops with pesticides may be solved with a little dye.
A victory for the marginalised San people of
southern Africa as company awards royalties for traditional San medicinal
remedy.
Education
A mobile biology laboratory is launched in
to bring hands on practicals to disadvantaged learners.
National Science, engineering and technology
week kicks off in South Africa.
Cyberkids - this month share science,
festivals and safaris with the science Granny!
East African countries have put in place
plans to dramatically increase electricity generated from "hot
rocks" by 2020.
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