How long have modern horses been in existence?
People domesticated modern horses about 4000 years ago, and these ancient horses expanded rapidly, and ultimately replaced all other species in Eurasia.
New nanomaterial bandage to heal burns, skin infections
A group of chemists, microbiologists and engineers have produced a new type of nanomaterial dressing with antibiotic effect on burns and skin wounds, caused by bacteria.
Worldwide, climate change effects worse in the Mediterranean, M/East
es effets Effects of climate change are greater in the Mediterranean and Middle East than in other regions of the world, a workshop report reveals.
‘Why climate action is slow’
In a lecture at the Berlin Science Week, Philip Kitcher, Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, New York, highlighted the ‘understandable reasons’ slowing climate action.
Innovative approaches of anticipating ‘future normal’ for young scientists
Foresight practitioners at the ‘Tsukuba Conference for Future Shapers 2021’ shared their experiences, while examining innovative approaches of anticipating the ‘future normal’ of young scientists.
Science diplomacy: more important now, than ever before
As the world grapples with multifarious challenges, it will need science diplomacy to find the necessary unity, says Naledi Pandor, S/Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister.
‘2022 Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress’ holds in S/Africa
To be hosted by the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, SRI2022 will take place virtually from June 20 – 24, 2022.
Ethiopian researcher honoured for advancing earth, space sciences
For his contribution to advancing the earth and space sciences, Prof. Atalay Ayele, a member of the Ethiopian Academy of Science (EAS), has bagged the American Geophysical Union (AGU) ‘2021 International Award’.
For contributing to European Science, Petersen bags ‘Gold Award’
The Academia Europaea has announced that Professor Ole Petersen will be presented with the Gold Award of the Academia Europaea for his contribution to the development of European Science.
NAS ‘3rd Annual Scientific Conference’ billed for January 2022
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) will hold its ‘3rd Annual Scientific Conference’ themed: “Science and Technology Innovations for National Growth and Development,” in January 2022.
