Did a large meteorite hit the earth 12,800 years ago? Here’s new evidence: ShutterstockJust less than 13,000 years ago, the climate cooled for a short while in many parts of the world, especially in the northern hemisphere. We know this because of what has been found in ice cores drilled in Greenland, as well as from oceans around the world. … [Read more...] about Did a large meteorite hit the earth 12,800 years ago? Here’s new evidence | The Conversation
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For the first time, a reliable count of Somalia peacekeeping deaths | The Conversation
For the first time, a reliable count of Somalia peacekeeping deaths: Kenyan soldiers at a prayer service in 2016 to honour compatriots killed in an attack on their Somali base by Al-Shabaab militants. EPA/Daniel IrunguThe African Union (AU) leaves it to troop-contributing countries to release information about casualties in its peace operation in Somalia. To date, no country … [Read more...] about For the first time, a reliable count of Somalia peacekeeping deaths | The Conversation
Why having both male and female teachers is a good idea for schools | The Conversation
Why having both male and female teachers is a good idea for schools: By working in roles that are typically viewed as being more appropriate for women, men can break down the notions that foster gender inequalities. ShutterstockIn South Africa, one in five teachers in the foundation phase – roughly from ages 6 to 9 – are male. This is consistent with a global trend that see men … [Read more...] about Why having both male and female teachers is a good idea for schools | The Conversation
Young South Africans upbeat despite broken promises and poor odds | The Conversation
Young South Africans upbeat despite broken promises and poor odds: Young people are balancing several responsibilities - they're school-goers, job seekers or employees, caregivers, friends and community members. ShutterstockThere is no doubt that young people in South Africa face a myriad of problems: high unemployment, poor educational outcomes, various forms of poverty, … [Read more...] about Young South Africans upbeat despite broken promises and poor odds | The Conversation
Lessons from Rwanda on how trust can help repair a broken health system | The Conversation
Lessons from Rwanda on how trust can help repair a broken health system: Niyazz/ShutterstockSeven countries around the world – three of them in Africa – have made faster than expected progress over the past 15 years in reducing deaths among children younger than five. These seven countries, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda and … [Read more...] about Lessons from Rwanda on how trust can help repair a broken health system | The Conversation
