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New research is challenging what we thought we knew about power and gender in ancient Egypt. Could one of its earliest rulers have been a woman?

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Was there really a female king in ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago? New study says yes
Meretneith was buried in a tomb fit for a male ruler. But for decades, debate has raged over her true royal status.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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A new world map puts the continent’s true scale into sharper perspective. But what’s behind the change — and why does the way we map the world matter?

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New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain
Correcting the mental map of global leaders is an important step in amplifying Africa’s relevance and rights.
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September 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Across Africa, ancient rock art is disappearing before it’s fully documented. New approaches could help preserve these records of the continent’s past.

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Africa’s rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them
Africa has some of the world’s most important geological landscapes, yet they remain under-represented in digital geoheritage research.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Millions of Africans live with hearing loss without access to the technology that could help. New approaches could make hearing care more accessible across the continent.

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Fewer than 2% of Africans who need hearing aids have them, but new solutions offer hope
Every dollar invested in hearing care returns about $16. So why are 98% of Africans who need a hearing aid still going without one?
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September 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Ancient DNA recovered from antelope fossils in South Africa is opening a new window onto the past. Researchers explain what the discovery reveals.

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Discovery of ancient DNA from antelope fossils in South Africa opens a new window on the past
Researchers managed to extract DNA from African fossils dating back to the last ice age.
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September 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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It would be nice if people reposted less and shared their own thoughts on science, philosophy, and technology instead. I'm interested in your perspective, not just the original post again. Curiosity is the heart of science and literature. I'd love to see more of it. #ScienceandTech
September 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Every time I think about the black box of LLMs, it reminds me of a black hole in the sky. My mind goes into a labyrinth and gets lost. I don't think anyone will ever be able to fully explain how it works, but people write countless theories that no one can decide on or prove. #ScienceAndTech
September 4, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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Some early mammals weren’t loners after all. New fossil evidence suggests some lived in pairs alongside dinosaurs — challenging long-held ideas about mammal social life.

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Early mammals weren’t all loners, as scientists thought – some already lived in pairs alongside the dinosaurs
Our mammalian ancestors living 160 million years ago sometimes lived in pairs.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Could a thin layer of nanomaterial act as “sunscreen” for lakes and dams, reducing water loss through evaporation?

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Sunscreen for lakes and dams: could a thin floating layer of nanomaterial shield water from evaporation?
A new nanomaterial ‘blanket’ could reduce evaporation from dams by blocking heat while letting sunlight through, helping save scarce water in hot parts of Africa.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Africa’s herbaria hold vital records of the continent’s biodiversity. Digitising them could help protect this knowledge — and the plants it documents — before more is lost.

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Africa’s herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitised before more biodiversity is lost
Herbarium cabinets lock away valuable plant data that needs to be mobilised through digitisation.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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South Africa produces enough food to feed its population, yet millions still face hunger. Better cold-storage infrastructure could help close the gap between food production and access.

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South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
South Africa must focus not just on food production but on preserving what is produced through improved cold chain infrastructure.
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August 24, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Automation could reshape aviation safety — and accountability. The regulatory gaps are worth watching.

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August 23, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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New research reveals how the tsetse fly’s unusual mouthparts allow it to cut through skin and feed on blood — with implications for controlling the disease-carrying insect.

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The bloodsucking insect with a saw for a mouth: how the tsetse fly bites through almost anything
Tsetse flies move between a broad range of animals. They connect wildlife, livestock and humans in complex transmission networks.
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August 19, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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August 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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A new class of metals could give Africa a major boost in the clean-energy transition — opening up opportunities for technology, investment and economic growth.

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A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain
Storing hydrogen in metallic materials is a promising avenue for extracting value from Africa’s minerals.
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August 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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A new class of metals could give Africa a major boost in the clean-energy transition — opening up opportunities for technology, investment and economic growth.

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A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain
Storing hydrogen in metallic materials is a promising avenue for extracting value from Africa’s minerals.
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August 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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How has archaeology shaped our understanding of Africa’s past? Tracing four eras of scholarship and the changing ways the continent’s history has been interpreted:

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Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past
Archaeology can repair past harm, create work for people in the present and preserve cultural heritage for the future.
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August 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Groups guess better, but not because of the reason you think

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August 8, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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As South Africa's privacy laws evolve, gaps in protection remain. The people most at risk of harm from data misuse are often the least well served by existing legal frameworks.

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South Africa’s privacy laws are evolving, but vulnerable people are being left behind
Privacy protection must also be a conversation that reflects the lived realities of vulnerable communities.
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August 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Did Cape Town's gunshot detection system make a difference? The evidence so far is mixed.

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Did Cape Town’s gunshot detection system work? Why jury is still out on what ShotSpotter achieved
The issue is not whether cities should use technology for public safety, but how those technologies are chosen, evaluated and governed.
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July 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The moss under your feet might be 'talking'

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July 30, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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Antibiotic resistance is spreading through South Africa's rivers and wastewater. New research explains how – and why it matters.

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Antibiotic resistance is spreading through South Africa’s water systems: study explains how
After harmful bacteria are removed by water treatment, the genetic information that enables antimicrobial resistance can persist.
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July 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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What can laughter tell us about the origins of speech? Comparing humans and great apes offers new clues.

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Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech
A new study of great ape laughter also gives clues about how humans’ ancient ancestors started speaking.
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July 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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A newly discovered soil fungus could offer a new way to tackle the destructive African armyworm – where chemical controls have fallen short.

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Can a newly discovered soil fungus stop the devastating African armyworm when chemicals have failed?
The African armyworm causes havoc for many crops and livestock.
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July 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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The top math prize is supposed to be absolutely fair.

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July 26, 2026 at 5:14 AM