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Karura Forest, Nairobi Kenya. Copyright: Ninara, CC BY 2.0

Wanjira Mathai: COP27 will be crucial for Africa

SciDev.netBy Abdulsalam Mahmud28/02/2022Leave a comment

Wanjira Mathai, daughter of late Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai; in a recent chat with SciDev.Net, explained why fighting for climate justice has taken a leading role among her many commitments.

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IUHPST/DHST invites submissions for ‘2023 Dissertation Prize’

General news, IUHPSTBy Abdulsalam Mahmud27/02/2022Leave a comment

Though the winners will be announced next year, the Division of History of Science and Technology (IUHPST/DHST) is already inviting submissions for its ‘2023 Dissertation Prize’ in history of science and technology.

The year of science must spread science at eye level. Photo: iStock

IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 7 (A Christmas ‘calendar’)

General news, IYBSSD 2022By Abdulsalam Mahmud26/02/2022Leave a comment

To encourage Denmark citizens to talk more about science, the Niels Bohr Institute, has kickstarted the celebration of IYBSSD2022, with the launching of a ‘Christmas calendar’. Abdulsalam MAHMUD reports.

Gregor Mendel. Credit: Britannica

IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 6 (Mendel’s 200th birthday)

General news, IYBSSD 2022By Abdulsalam Mahmud25/02/2022Leave a comment

Aside the 200th birthday anniversary of Gregor Mendel, and Heinrich Schliemann, a host of other scientific projects, events and conferences will also happen in 2022.

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‘For societal change to unfold, basic research is the foundation’

General news, IYBSSD 2022By Abdulsalam Mahmud23/02/2022Leave a comment

How does basic research acts as the foundation of societal change? This report by Abdulsalam MAHMUD explains.

File photo attached to the prizes' announcement

IAU opens nominations for 3 new ‘Astronomy Prizes’

General news, International Astronomical UnionBy Abdulsalam Mahmud22/02/2022Leave a comment

With funding from one of its past president, the International Astronomical Union has launched three new prizes: the IAU Astronomy Education Prize, Outreach Prize and Development Prize–for individuals and organisations.  

Urban farming in Ghana. Copyright: Nana Kofi Acquah, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

‘Urban farms, insects will help fight hunger, malnutrition’

SciDev.netBy Abdulsalam Mahmud21/02/2022Leave a comment

In an interview with SciDev.Net, Esther Ngumbi, assistant professor of entomology at University of Illinois, United States, explained how insects can be a sustainable source of food and nutrition for urban communities, on the frontlines of climate change.

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IYBSSD2022: how a scientific year was born

General news, IYBSSD 2022By Abdulsalam Mahmud20/02/2022Leave a comment

Supported by numerous unions and scientific organizations, Abdulsalam MAHMUD reports that the idea to tag 2022 as ‘International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’, was mooted in 2017.

Representatives of both GECF and UNESCO at the meeting

IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 8 (GECF visits UNESCO)

General news, IYBSSD 2022By Abdulsalam Mahmud19/02/2022Leave a comment

At a meeting in Paris, officials of Gas Exporting Countries Forum and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization identified new areas of cooperation between their organisations. 

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’23rd Sports Games’ to herald JINR @66 celebration

General news, JINRBy Abdulsalam Mahmud18/02/2022Leave a comment

From 26 February to 26 March 2022, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) will kick off its ’23rd Sports Games’, as part of celebrating the Institute’s 66th anniversary.

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