Mammals on 'sky islands' may be threatened by climate change, human development
A new study sheds light on how climate change and human development threaten mammal species living in isolated biodiversity hotspots known as "sky islands."
A new study sheds light on how climate change and human development threaten mammal species living in isolated biodiversity hotspots known as "sky islands."
Plants & Animals
Apr 29, 2024
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From ancient fertilizer methods in Zimbabwe to new greenhouse technology in Somalia, farmers across the heavily agriculture-reliant African continent are looking to the past and future to respond to climate change.
Agriculture
Apr 29, 2024
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Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile river's water resources.
Environment
Apr 26, 2024
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The hyper-arid desert of Eastern Sudan, the Atbai Desert, seems like an unlikely place to find evidence of ancient cattle herders. But in this dry environment, my new research has found rock art over 4,000 years old that ...
Archaeology
Apr 26, 2024
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Environment
Apr 26, 2024
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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the country's youth—"democracy's children"—had enormous opportunities for advancement, all thanks to successive post-apartheid governments ...
Political science
Apr 25, 2024
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Environment
Apr 24, 2024
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Nestlé has been criticized for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion.
Economics & Business
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Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2024
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Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2024
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