Lagos state is likely to get hotter and more humid, leading to greater health risks: An aerial view of a part of Lagos. shutterstockWithout doubt, there are several reasons to believe that our climate is changing. Records over the period of 1880-2012, indicate that the surface temperatures have risen globally. There has also been an increasing rate of the warming reported over … [Read more...] about Lagos state is likely to get hotter and more humid, leading to greater health risks | The Conversation
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Gita Ramjee: a woman who pursued science for the greater good | The Conversation
Gita Ramjee: a woman who pursued science for the greater good: Matthew Kay/AFP via Getty Images)Gita Ramjee dedicated her professional life to HIV prevention research for women and adolescents from the 1980s when the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was first detected among South Africans. Gita was a renowned scientist both in South Africa and … [Read more...] about Gita Ramjee: a woman who pursued science for the greater good | The Conversation
Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women | The Conversation
Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women: Women are often primary caregivers in their communities. ShutterstockI was born and bred in the western part of Kenya, an area endemic of malaria. I have been sick from malaria not once, not twice, but more times than I can count. In my village, outbreaks were normal – the entire village would get sick, … [Read more...] about Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women | The Conversation
Greater demand for language models sees partnership between new technologies and the human touch
Greater demand for language models sees partnership between new technologies and the human touch: Adam Kossowski, CEO, Way With Words Way With Words, a leading speech to text provider, is expanding its current range of services as demand for building language and dialect libraries rises for technology companies worldwide. Specialising in English-language dialects, the company … [Read more...] about Greater demand for language models sees partnership between new technologies and the human touch
Why South Africa should revert to greater protection for some of its industries | The Conversation
Why South Africa should revert to greater protection for some of its industries: The automobile sector has grown most strongly since 1994 behind tariff protection ShutterstockAfter years of relative silence, debates about the pros and cons of tariffs in international trade have become a regular feature. The renewed interest has been sparked by the actions of US President Donald … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should revert to greater protection for some of its industries | The Conversation
