The Zambian agri-tech app making farming cool
In Zambia, where agriculture accounts for 35% of the country’s GDP, farming is a way of life. One agri-tech company is bringing the future to Zambian farms. Agripredict, led by young founder and CEO
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Sierra Leone Ebola survivors protest over medical treatment
Survivors of Ebola are holding protests across Sierra Leone over what they believe is a lack of government care. They say some people have died because they have not received proper medical treatment.
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Pakistan floods kill at least 53 after heavy rains
At least 53 people have been killed by flash floods caused by torrential rain in northwest Pakistan, say officials. The rain began on Saturday bringing flooding to parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir
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'Dancing' tadpoles discovered in India's Western Ghats
A new tadpole that burrows through sand has been discovered in the Western Ghats of India, scientists report. The researchers' study, published in the journal Plos One, says that tadpoles would not normally
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NI environment: Illegal dumping is public's biggest concern, report finds
The report said illegal dumping was the biggest environmental concern for the public Illegal dumping of waste is the biggest environmental concern for the public, according to a Stormont report. Reusing
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Mars methane mission set for lift-off
Europe and Russia are about to launch a joint mission to the Red Planet. A Proton rocket is going hurl a satellite to Mars to investigate whether the methane in its atmosphere is coming from a geological
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Lack of seeds hampers Africa's ability to boost yields
Improving smallholder farmers' access to modern seed varieties is essential to tackle food security concerns An assessment of smallholder farmers' access to seeds says greater engagement from global seed
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Tree planting 'can reduce flooding'
Planting trees around rivers could reduce the height of flooding in towns by up to 20%, new research suggests. A study for the Environment Agency concludes that trees round a feeder stream can slow the
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Rhino poaching: Another year, another grim record
The mass slaughter of rhinos has increased for the sixth year in a row, according to grim new figures from international researchers. At least 1,338 of the iconic animals were killed for their horns in
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New spider discovered in Australia is named Brian
Australia's most newly-discovered spider surfs, swims and can catch prey up to three times its own size. The eight-legged insect was revealed at the World Science Festival in Australia, and was given
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Frog species with yellow eyebrows found in Colombia
Researchers say they have discovered a new frog species with distinctive yellow eyebrows in Colombia. The frog has a dark camouflage pattern which allows it to blend in with the rocky soil on which it