How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030: The WHO recommends HIV viral load testing to monitor people on ARVs. ShutterstockA United Nations initiative backed by global experts has set its sights on an ambitious programme to bring an end to the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The 90-90-90 strategy aims to do this by reaching three targets: 90% of all people with HIV must … [Read more...] about How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 | The Conversation
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Education can help protect sawfishes in Mozambique and Madagascar | The Conversation
Education can help protect sawfishes in Mozambique and Madagascar: A fisherman holds up the saw of a sawfish caught in Madagascar. The species is dwindling along the coasts of Madagascar and Mozambique. Ruth H. LeeneyOf all sharks and rays worldwide, sawfishes – related to stingrays and manta rays – are considered to be the family at greatest risk of extinction. The long, … [Read more...] about Education can help protect sawfishes in Mozambique and Madagascar | The Conversation
It’s time for governments to help their citizens deal with cybersecurity | The Conversation
It's time for governments to help their citizens deal with cybersecurity: Cybersecurity is everyone's problem, all over the world. NicoElNino/ShutterstockCyber criminals are extremely active across the globe – and, unfortunately, also very successful. In Africa, too, businesses are losing billions to cybercrime. A quick Internet search shows that governments in the … [Read more...] about It’s time for governments to help their citizens deal with cybersecurity | The Conversation
Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science | The Conversation
Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science: A teacher puts one of the c*hemRoots kits to the test. Stephen Cruickshank/University of Cape TownWhen it comes to physical sciences, South Africa’s pupils lag far behind their peers in other countries. The World Economic Forum ranked South Africa at 128 of 137 countries in math and science education in its most … [Read more...] about Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science | The Conversation
How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research | The Conversation
How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research: Biobanks can help scientists retain quality samples for future experiments. Microgen/ShutterstockBiobanks are repositories which receive, store, process and disseminate specimens. These include DNA derived from humans and animals; bacterial strains; and environmental samples like plants and soil. Biobanks also … [Read more...] about How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research | The Conversation
