‘Improve climate data’ to tackle water security
Knowing the impact of climate change on quality and supply of water at the scale of local communities is crucial to mitigate it.
Dams fuel malaria cases in Africa
Small dams have a far greater impact on malaria diffusion in Africa than previously thought.
GM rice to wait a little longer for public sampling
At least two years’ wait for GM Rice production
One million African girls ‘may never return to school’
Girls and women pay a high price to the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences.
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Mercury and lead threaten Latin American communities
Artisanal mining as well as industrial activities and waste disposal spread toxic heavy metals in the Amazon region, affecting particularly children health.
Storm brews over South African ship-based energy plan
Deal to end South Africa’s energy crisis in the offing.
WHO issues guidance for GM mosquito development
Genetically modified mosquitoes are used worldwide to fight the spreading of diseases. But this technique must be used with care.
Low-cost computers ‘democratising science’
Using low-cost equipment would boost research and education, especially in developing countries.
Why sharing bio-imaging tech is crucial to global health
Bioimaging technologies must be expanded for global health.
Africa has highest COVID-19 death rate of critically ill
A survey of 10 African countries found that a lack of intensive care beds and medical resources led to worse outcomes associated with COVID-19 in Africa than in the rest of the world.
