Virtual images reveal secrets of an ancient fossil's brain and inner ear: "Little Foot's" skull and a 3-D rendering of the endocast. Beaudet et al. 2019 Journal of Human EvolutionLittle Foot is one of the oldest known hominins in southern Africa. This almost complete skeleton, belonging to the genus Australopithecus, dates back more than three million years. It … [Read more...] about Virtual images reveal secrets of an ancient fossil’s brain and inner ear | The Conversation
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What DRC’s flawed election means for emerging democratic culture in Africa | The Conversation
What DRC's flawed election means for emerging democratic culture in Africa: Some in the DRC identify opposition leader Martin Fayulu as the winner but official results have yet to be released. EPA/ STEFAN KLEINOWITZOn December 30, 2018, 46 million citizens cast their votes in a historic election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There hasn’t been a peaceful transition of … [Read more...] about What DRC’s flawed election means for emerging democratic culture in Africa | The Conversation
The ANC: the story of a liberation movement that’s lost its lustre | The Conversation
The ANC: the story of a liberation movement that's lost its lustre: South Africa's next elections will indicate how the ANC is viewed given that the poor been left behind. EPA/Kim LudbrookFOR PUBLICATION ON JANUARY 8th, OR JUST BEFORE South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) celebrates its 107th birthday this year against a backdrop of an election campaign … [Read more...] about The ANC: the story of a liberation movement that’s lost its lustre | The Conversation
Why microbeads are such a threat and why they’re so hard to handle | The Conversation
Why microbeads are such a threat and why they're so hard to handle: Shampoo containing plastic microbeads KYtan/ShutterstockPlastic is everywhere. It is used across a spectrum of applications from durable industrial equipment, household appliances to throw-away single-use items and even the clothes we wear. This wide scope of uses is ascribed to its versatility, low-cost and … [Read more...] about Why microbeads are such a threat and why they’re so hard to handle | The Conversation
Why improving access to surgery in childbirth makes economic sense | The Conversation
Why improving access to surgery in childbirth makes economic sense: Pregnant women waiting to see a doctor at a hospital in Uganda. ShutterstockMaternal mortality remains high around the world, with more than 303,000 women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or shortly afterwards. The majority (99%) of these deaths occur in developing countries. More than half of these deaths are … [Read more...] about Why improving access to surgery in childbirth makes economic sense | The Conversation
