South Africa's children aren't getting the mental health care they need: Mental health clinics exist in South Africa's public health sector, but children with ADHD often never reach them. ShutterstockAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increased scientific, clinical and public attention over the past few decades. It’s the most common psychiatric … [Read more...] about South Africa’s children aren’t getting the mental health care they need | The Conversation
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Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change | The Conversation
Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change: In Zambia businesses in the food processing sector, are in for a tough time. flickr/Simon HessClimate change is going to have huge consequences all over the world, especially in Africa. Harvests will be affected, threatening agricultural outputs. This could hurt farmers and lead to greater food insecurity. … [Read more...] about Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change | The Conversation
South Africa needs to refresh how it manages by-products from mining | The Conversation
South Africa needs to refresh how it manages by-products from mining: A gold tailings dam under construction in South Africa. Author suppliedTo extract minerals from host rocks, mines grind down rock into fine sand. Once the mineral is extracted, most of this fine sand remains as a by-product called tailings. Every mining operation produces a unique tailings stream and local … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to refresh how it manages by-products from mining | The Conversation
Here’s how much kids need to move, play and sleep in their early years | The Conversation
Here's how much kids need to move, play and sleep in their early years: It's important for kids to move and play. Monkey Business Images/ShutterstockMost of us would agree that we want to encourage children to be physically active, get enough sleep, and keep their screen time at healthy levels. But did you know that this starts from birth? And, what is enough sleep for … [Read more...] about Here’s how much kids need to move, play and sleep in their early years | The Conversation
How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons | The Conversation
How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons: iThemba LABS provides support for research and training to all universities. iThemba LABSMatter is all around us. As human beings, we’re made of it. Matter is the “stuff” that makes up the physical world as we know it; a collection of atoms made up of particles called protons, electrons and neutrons. Part … [Read more...] about How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons | The Conversation
