Africa: Tiny Water-Walking Bugs Provide Scientists With Insights On How Microplastics Are Pushed Underwater

[ad_1] Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops. Exposure to microplastic pollution can pose health risks, such as respiratory and digestive problems, increased risk of diabetes and disrupted sleep. But physicists like me can study how they move through water to learn how to clean them up. Water striders are […]

January 25, 2024 1

Japan

City criticized for displaying Ohtani-donated gloves, not gifting to kids

[ad_1] Oita – A municipal government in Japan has been criticized on social media for having displayed youth baseball gloves donated by Shohei Ohtani at its office instead of delivering them to elementary school children as he had wished. Yasuhiro Nagano, mayor of Beppu in southwestern Japan, told a news conference on Wednesday that he "wanted to make citizens and children happy" by displaying the gifts from the major league […]

January 25, 2024 1

News

Rwanda: Bukasa Believes AS Kigali Can Knock APR Out of Peace Cup

[ad_1] AS Kigali head coach Guy Bukasa is still upbeat that his side will recover from the first-leg loss against APR when the pair face off in the second leg of the Peace Cup round of 16 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, January 24. A 41st-minute goal from central midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka helped APR defeat AS Kigali 1-0 in the first leg AS Kigali on January 17. Bukasa admits his attack did not do enough to capitalize their […]

January 25, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Five Books About the Covid Pandemic to Look Out for in 2024

[ad_1] Vi-fi, short for virus fiction, describes contemporary fiction that features the devastating events of world-changing outbreaks and epidemics. Rooted in science fiction, vi-fi draws on bio-thrilling realism and parallel worlds with multiple, dystopian possibilities. Since 2020 there has been an exponential rise in vi-fi by a new COVID generation of authors who came out of isolation having experienced a pandemic in real time. We present a podcast about the latest in pandemic fiction. Here are five books about COVID […]

January 25, 2024 1

News

Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Wild Jubilations in Abidjan As Cote d’Ivoire Sneak Into Round of 16

[ad_1] Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder will lead the Elephants in the knockout stages as they now have another chance to continue their fight for a third AFCON title. The streets of Abidjan were the scene of wild celebrations on Wednesday night following the surprise qualification of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Both the old, young, male and female thronged the streets chanting and expressing joy at […]

January 25, 2024 2

Japan

Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment

[ad_1] Russia’s war in Ukraine is intensifying an acute deficit of workers that’s hitting businesses from metal refineries to posh Moscow restaurants and igniting a race to increase salaries that threatens the Kremlin’s ability to replenish the armed forces.The competition for employees has pushed wages up at a double-digit pace and made once-relatively lucrative military service less appealing, even after a 10.5% increase in monthly pay to fight in the […]

January 25, 2024 1

Entertainment

Zimbabwean Cookbook Scoops Global Award

[ad_1] A Zimbabwean cookbook, written by local authors, recently won the 2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Saudi Arabia. The book scooped the best in the 'cuisine of the future' category, which recognised its innovative approach to food. The cookbook titled: "Edible Insects: Food For The Future," sheds light on the sustainable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly potential of incorporating edible insects into diets, highlighting its benefits and debunking its myths. Through a combination of text, mouth-watering pictures, and recipes, the […]

January 25, 2024 3

News

Zimbabwe: Luphahla Leaves Bosso – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] HAVING turned down an offer to be the head coach of Highlanders developmental side Bosso90, Joel Luphahla is believed to have reached a mutual separation with the club yesterday. On the other hand, Try Ncube officially joined the club after signing a contract to be Kelvin Kaindu's first assistant. The club executive resolved to have Luphahla take charge of the development side as he does not have a Caf B certificate, which allows him to sit on the Premiership […]

January 25, 2024 2

News

Tunisia: Afcon 2023 – Tunisia Out, Namibia in Historic Qualification for Last 16

[ad_1] Tunisia are out of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire after they were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their last Group E match at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Wednesday. The result saw South Africa finish second on the log behind group E leaders Mali, with Namibia in third and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia fourth. All but the North Africans are through to the Round of […]

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