The singing behaviour of migratory birds functions as a rehearsal period before the big show in Europe the following spring. ShutterstockBird song has fascinated scientists for decades. Songs can be intricate, loud and, as it turns out, very important for reproductive success. In many species the males with the most complex songs secure the highest quality breeding territories … [Read more...] about There’s a reason why Africa’s migratory songbirds sing out of season | The Conversation
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There’s a new wave of jazz sweeping South Africa | The Conversation
Carlo Mobelli on the bass Christo DohertyOne of South Africa’s foremost jazz musicians, Carlo Mombelli, has just released his 12th studio album, “I Press My Spine to the Ground”. He is a bassist and composer who also teaches at the music school of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. His album features Kesivan Naidoo (drums), Mbuso Khoza (vocals) and Kyle … [Read more...] about There’s a new wave of jazz sweeping South Africa | The Conversation
China and Africa: there’s strategy but the search for substance goes on | The Conversation
A maturing relationship. Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening of the China-Africa summit in Johannesburg. EPA/Elmond JiyaneAt the China-Africa summit in Johannesburg, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that: … the new type of China-Africa strategic partnership be upgraded to a comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership. Xi’s proposal deserves serious and … [Read more...] about China and Africa: there’s strategy but the search for substance goes on | The Conversation
There’s a fly in the ointment of solar-powered LED lighting | The Conversation
Disase carrying insects are attracted to light bulbs – a constraint of domestic solar energy. Jon Nazca/ReutersHousehold air pollution is estimated to kill more than 500,000 people in Africa each year. Through solar energy, people can stop using dirty and extremely polluting fuels like kerosene in their homes. But with domestic solar energy comes an unintended consequence. When … [Read more...] about There’s a fly in the ointment of solar-powered LED lighting | The Conversation
Flooding mayhem … and there’s more to come – Independent Online
Independent OnlineJohannesburg -. Burst dam walls, cars trapped in bumper-high water and a raging Jukskei River were caused by a heavy overnight storm in Gauteng. Pictures of flooded … The Johannesburg Roads Agency released a flash-flood warning on Friday morning … and more …read more Via: Johannesburg Google News MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the … [Read more...] about Flooding mayhem … and there’s more to come – Independent Online
