Why knowing what black mamba venom does to the human body is crucial: Black mamba venom can be lethal. Photograph courtesy Thomas Birkenbach Black mambas are extremely dangerous reptiles – in fact, many consider the species to be one of the world’s deadliest snakes. They are found in southern and eastern Africa, and are shy, evasive creatures. They won’t seek out human … [Read more...] about Why knowing what black mamba venom does to the human body is crucial | The Conversation
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Knowing what leads to building collapses can help make African cities safer | The Conversation
Knowing what leads to building collapses can help make African cities safer: People gather to look at the debris from a building that collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya in June 2017. EPA/DAI KUROKAWAIt’s a sadly familiar image in several developing countries’ media reports: people frantically searching the rubble of a collapsed building for survivors. The data is disparate and … [Read more...] about Knowing what leads to building collapses can help make African cities safer | The Conversation
5 Bridal Hair Tips You Can’t Walk Down the Aisle Before Knowing
5 Bridal Hair Tips You Can’t Walk Down the Aisle Before Knowing: Bridal Hair Congratulations on your big and extremely special day wife-to-be. The stress and excitement of planning your wedding should be the best experience of your life and you deserve every minute of it. From venue booking and decor arrangements to picking bridesmaids and choosing a cake, the adrenaline keeps … [Read more...] about 5 Bridal Hair Tips You Can’t Walk Down the Aisle Before Knowing
Seven things worth knowing about mosquitoes | The Conversation
Anopheles Gambiae, one of three mosquitoes found in Africa that transmit malaria. shutterstockThis article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running as part of the South African Development Community malaria week. You can read the rest of the series here. 1. Not all mosquitoes bite. The female mosquitoes are the dangerous ones. They bite and draw blood. Male … [Read more...] about Seven things worth knowing about mosquitoes | The Conversation
