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Battery swapping stations powered by solar and wind: we show how this could work for electric vehicles in South Africa
Electric vehicles are expensive and yet to take off in South Africa. Wind and solar powered battery swapping stations could ...
Zanzibar’s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society – drone images help prove it
New research has found that Swahili societies in Zanzibar landscaped baobab trees into their settlements 1,000 years ago, and continue caring for the trees today.
Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities
The Islamic Republic has a history of targeting minority ethnic groups, especially the Kurds, when it feels threatened.
Africa’s development banks are being undermined: the continent will pay the price
Treating Afreximbank and the Trade and Development Bank as commercial creditors would reduce their capacity to finance ...
The sentencing of Cassius Turvey’s killers shows courts still struggle to deal with racism
Those who murdered the 15 year-old have received life sentences, but the ruling on racially motivated crime isn’t so ...
One bad rainstorm away from disaster: why proposed changes to forestry rules won’t solve the ‘slash’ problem
Even when forestry companies fully comply with current standards, slash discharge and erosion can happen. New rules must set ...
RFK Junior is stoking fears about vaccine safety. Here’s why he’s wrong – and the impact it could have
On Wednesday, RFK Jr announced the US would stop funding the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, because he claimed that “when the ...
Do the US public support Trump bombing Iran? Here’s what the data shows
Perhaps the most interesting statistic is what those who voted for Trump in the presidential election last year thought about ...
How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist’s photos give important clues
A 25-year-old local scientist captured rare footage showing how one of the world’s deadliest viruses could jump from bats to humans.
Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
Kids face risks online, but whether and how the law can protect them is a thorny issue. The Supreme Court weighed in to say ...
What do the Bible, the Quran and the Torah say about the justification for war?
These three key religious texts all offer justifications for defensive wars. But they also stress the importance of peace.
Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
The ruling limits the rights of Medicaid patients to choose their own health care provider. It could have consequences far ...