A woman and her child walk past a mound of uncollected garbage in Diepsloot, outside Johannesburg. Uncollected rubbish provides food and shelter for rodents, which can spread plague if they pick up the bacteria. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoIn medieval times, plague was known as the “black death” and resulted in millions of Europeans dying. Plague still persists in many areas, with … [Read more...] about Explainer: understanding plague in the 21st century | The Conversation
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African gamebirds are the key to understanding global avian evolution | The Conversation
You can encounter at least one of the six guineafowl species in sub-Saharan Africa. Tim CroweThis article is a foundation essay. These are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. Africa is an evolutionary cradle of bird-kind for at least of one of its major evolutionary branches, the gamebirds. Around 290 gamebird species form the Galliformes … [Read more...] about African gamebirds are the key to understanding global avian evolution | The Conversation
Understanding the consumers of tomorrow – X, Y, and Z
X and Y, commonly known as chromosomes, determine the sex of a child. But for marketers, X and Y are consumers, says Institute of Marketing Management director Helen McIntee. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted content and press releases for on and … [Read more...] about Understanding the consumers of tomorrow – X, Y, and Z
How understanding microbes can help farmers manage Africa’s soil crisis | The Conversation
Tens of millions of smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa have a stake in improving the health of the soil their cattle graze on. Reuters/Goran TomasevicTo harness the potential of soil microbes Africa must move quickly. As soil degrades, so too does microbial life. Understanding the microbial diversity of Africa’s soils is important for another reason as well. At … [Read more...] about How understanding microbes can help farmers manage Africa’s soil crisis | The Conversation
