How did elephants evolve such a large brain? Climate change is part of the answer: Elephants have long captivated our attention, partly because of their sheer size and majesty. But we’re also struck by their complex behaviour. In some ways, we’re fascinated because this behaviour echoes our most humane feelings. For instance, elephants have repeatedly been observed using tools … [Read more...] about How did elephants evolve such a large brain? Climate change is part of the answer | The Conversation
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Ramaphosa has invoked either fear or cynicism: both are off the mark | The Conversation
Ramaphosa has invoked either fear or cynicism: both are off the mark: Cyril Ramaphosa takes the oath as his inauguration as President of South Africa. EPA-EFE/Yeshiel PanchiaThroughout the world, people who follow politics are fixating on leaders. South Africa follows the trend and so President Cyril Ramaphosa has become an obsession. Ramaphosa, of course, replaced Jacob Zuma, … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa has invoked either fear or cynicism: both are off the mark | The Conversation
African countries and the state of their environments: the best and the worst | The Conversation
African countries and the state of their environments: the best and the worst: Botswana's Okavango Delta ShutterstockSocial and economic changes in Africa are being driven by increasing prosperity and heavy foreign investment. Money has been poured into activities such as road building, forestry expansion, livestock intensification and increasing urbanisation. All have … [Read more...] about African countries and the state of their environments: the best and the worst | The Conversation
Why some rebel groups force kids to fight: it depends on how they are funded | The Conversation
Why some rebel groups force kids to fight: it depends on how they are funded: Rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army making their way to a camp in southern Sudan. The group forcibly recruits children. EPA/Stephen MorrisonTo sustain their operations, armed groups must have a steady supply of recruits. These serve to fill their fighting ranks and to replace those lost to … [Read more...] about Why some rebel groups force kids to fight: it depends on how they are funded | The Conversation
Pasha 25: A Brazilian city offers South Africa lessons on ending hunger | The Conversation
Pasha 25: A Brazilian city offers South Africa lessons on ending hunger: shutterstock Many countries in the world face a double burden of hunger and malnutrition, on the one hand, and obesity with associated non-communicable diseases (NCDs), on the other. South Africa is one of them. Poverty, inequality, urbanisation and industrialisation of the food system means that people … [Read more...] about Pasha 25: A Brazilian city offers South Africa lessons on ending hunger | The Conversation
