Science
Explore the frontiers of knowledge with DNE Africa’s science news section. Get the latest updates on space, from the cosmos to animal behavior, plant life, the human brain, genetics, fascinating archaeological finds, the rise of robots, and critical climate change research. Uncover the scientific breakthroughs impacting Africa and beyond.
Breakthrough in Snakebite Treatment Offers Hope for Africa and Beyond
A groundbreaking study led by this year’s Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, David Baker, could revolutionize the way snakebites are treated, particularly in Africa, where venomous snakebites are a major public…
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Enhancing Africa’s roads promotes greater dietary diversity
A new study published in Nature Food challenges the long-held belief that small farmers in low- and middle-income countries should focus on…
Breast cancer in Africa: myths that need to be debunked
There are many myths about breast cancer, particularly in Africa with its rich diversity of people, different genetic backgrounds and…
Nuer people have a sacred connection to birds – it can guide conservation in Ethiopia and South Sudan
The Nuer are a large pastoralist community living in western Ethiopia and South Sudan in east Africa. They rely on…
Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study
By the end of 2023, more than 100 million people globally had been forced to flee their homes due to…
Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study
Humans seem to have been adapted to the last ice age in similar ways to wolves and bears, according to…
Madagascar mysterious Teniky rock architecture: Study suggests a link to ancient Persia
In the heart of Isalo National Park in central-southern Madagascar, at least 200km from the sea in any direction, is…
It all started with a Big Bang – the quest to unravel the mystery behind the birth of the universe
Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency…
