Getting closer to a much better count of Africa's lions: A young lion cub rests in the branches of a large euphorbia tree in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area. Alex Braczkowski, Author providedAfrican lions are one of the world’s favourite animals. But their numbers have been shrinking over the past century, especially over the past 30 years. Some scientists … [Read more...] about Getting closer to a much better count of Africa’s lions | The Conversation
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Antibody technologies take a step closer to precision medicine | The Conversation
Antibody technologies take a step closer to precision medicine: Tumour cells under a microscope labelled with fluorescent molecules. ShutterstockThe search for better cancer treatments continues, as current options often cause severe side effects. Less than 5% of experimental anticancer drugs are approved for use in humans, but scientists are bringing new technologies to the … [Read more...] about Antibody technologies take a step closer to precision medicine | The Conversation
SA News: Ivory Coast move closer to qualifying for Olympic football tournament but Rio 2016 bronze medallists Nigeria knocked out
Ivory Coast move closer to qualifying for Olympic football tournament but Rio 2016 bronze medallists Nigeria knocked out: Ivory Coast and South Africa progressed to the semi-finals of the Confederation of African Football Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations to move an important step closer to qualifying for next year's ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews … [Read more...] about SA News: Ivory Coast move closer to qualifying for Olympic football tournament but Rio 2016 bronze medallists Nigeria knocked out
South Africa is one step closer to processed titanium alloys | The Conversation
South Africa is one step closer to processed titanium alloys: Low-cost alloys would pave the way for affordable medical implants and prosthetics Monstar Studio/ShutterstockWilliam Gregor, an amateur mineralogist and chemist, first discovered ilmenite – some black sand containing one of the world’s lightest metals – in the UK in 1791. Four years later, this light metal was … [Read more...] about South Africa is one step closer to processed titanium alloys | The Conversation
Africa’s Mukula trees score a victory as trade is put under closer scrutiny | The Conversation
Africa's Mukula trees score a victory as trade is put under closer scrutiny: Rosewood is coveted for its colour Winai Tepsuttinun/ShutterstockCITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – has decided to include Mukula trees, one of many rosewood species, in its Annex II listing. Species covered by CITES are listed in three … [Read more...] about Africa’s Mukula trees score a victory as trade is put under closer scrutiny | The Conversation
