African science needs more leaders. Here's how to develop them: Scientists need leadership skills if they're to guide solutions in African countries. ProStockPhoto/ShutterstockIt is widely accepted that the future of scientific development lies in enabling teams made up of people from different countries and disciplines. To do really great work, these often need to be quite … [Read more...] about African science needs more leaders. Here’s how to develop them | The Conversation
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Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies | The Conversation
Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies: If it's fake, it's not news. ShutterstockDemocracy and social progress die without science and fact-based knowledge. Science and facts are the foundational basis for rational and logical disputation and the possibility of reaching some truths. Fake news, on the other hand, is a calculated assault on … [Read more...] about Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies | The Conversation
Salt is bad for you: but how it affects your body is still frontier science | The Conversation
Salt is bad for you: but how it affects your body is still frontier science: Reducing salt intake can save lives. ShutterstockResearch has shown that excess salt intake is harmful to people’s health. It can lead to high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Globally salt reduction programmes are gaining traction, whether through awareness campaigns … [Read more...] about Salt is bad for you: but how it affects your body is still frontier science | The Conversation
SA News: Semenya appeal case mixes science, sports, gender politics
Semenya appeal case mixes science, sports, gender politics: The two-time Olympic 800-meter champion from South Africa is looking to overturn eligibility rules for hyperandrogenic athletes proposed by track and field's governing body. The IAAF wants to require ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ghana at Huawei ICT competition in South Africa unveiled: Management of … [Read more...] about SA News: Semenya appeal case mixes science, sports, gender politics
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don't deliver: South Africa's research and development funding must be spent for public good. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s government has outlined a new set of policy objectives around science, technology and innovation. These are currently in draft form, and will soon appear in a new White Paper. The overall vision … [Read more...] about South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
