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.
Ancient Lake Mud Shows 2012 Rwenzori Fire Was Unprecedented for 12,000 Years
A wildfire that swept across part of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 was the first large fire in the area’s highest zones for at least 12,000 years, according to new…
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Heat and Dust Are Cutting Solar Power Output Across Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Finds
Solar power systems across Sub-Saharan Africa are suffering significant efficiency losses due to extreme heat, heavy dust accumulation and weak…
Climate Change Could Add Over 120 Million Malaria Cases in Africa by 2050, Study Warns
A major new scientific study has warned that climate change could sharply increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa in…
Community-based HIV treatment models work as well as clinic care in Africa, study finds
Community-based HIV treatment delivery models are as effective as standard clinic-based care in maintaining viral suppression and keeping patients engaged…
Why Syphilis Still Threatens Pregnant Women in Uganda
Syphilis is one of the world’s oldest known infections — and also one of the easiest to diagnose and treat.…
UN Committee Raises Alarm Over 1.8 Million Displaced and Stateless in Chad in 2024
A United Nations committee has expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Chad, revealing that the country currently…
IAEA Pledges Support for Nuclear Energy Development in Africa
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting African…
Zimbabwe Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive Through New Solar Partnership
Zimbabwe is ramping up its clean energy ambitions through a newly announced partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), aimed…
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,…
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…
Simple scientific summaries written by AI help people understand research and trust scientists
Artificial intelligence-generated summaries of scientific papers make complex information more understandable for the public compared with human-written summaries, according to…
Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite
Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and…
