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Yash Sondhi went looking for differences in color vision between two closely related moths, one of which is active at night and the other during the day. Instead, he found differences in the way they kept time. Credit: Jeremy Squire How does one species become two? If you’re a biologist, that’s a loaded question. The consensus is that, in most cases, the process of speciation occurs when individuals from a single population become geographically isolated. If they remain separate long enough, they lose the ability to interbreed. A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B:…
The West African nation has not recorded any deaths from the virus. It has also not recorded any cases of Clade 1b, a new variant in the east of the Democratic Republic Congo that has also spread to neighbouring countries.DR Congo, located in central Africa, has recorded more than 18,000 suspected cases of mpox and 615 deaths this year.There are still no mpox-specific vaccines but smallpox ones work against the disease – and are being manufactured by two pharmaceutical companies.Nigeria says it will prioritise health workers and at-risk communities in the 13 affected states during the vaccination campaign.The Africa Centres…
West indies v South Africa © Getty ImagesWest Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first in their T20I contest against South Africa at the Brian Lara Academy in Torouba, Trinidad on Tuesday. The third and final match of the series is South Africa’s last opportunity to register a victory in six matches over three months. The visitors trail the hosts 0 – 2 in the three-match series. The series might be lost, but the process has not yet failed. Rob Walter’s concern coming into the series was to build depth. As part of that process, the Proteas…
Moira Dingle collapsed after having a shock seizure on Emmerdale this evening – with fans fearful this could spell the end for a much-loved character on the ITV soap This article was originally published by a www.mirror.co.uk . Read the Original article here. .
Pressure on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to account for her dealings with VBS Mutual Bank is growing, with several political parties and civil society organisations calling for her to come clean or resign. This article was originally published by a www.dailymaverick.co.za . Read the Original article here. .
Africa is at a pivotal moment in its fight against climate change and South Africa, is increasingly vulnerable to its impacts, facing significant environmental challenges related to water scarcity, extreme weather events, and energy transitions.Innovative climate tech solutions offer a path toward resilience and sustainability, but the road to success has challenges – in particular four key elements to be overcome to enable the success of climate tech startups in South Africa. Those key elements include blended finance, local partnerships, regulatory support, and innovation in technology deployment.Blended Finance to unlock capital for local innovationBlended finance, which combines public, private, and…
South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totaling more than $7 billion at some of its top state-owned companies This article was originally published by a www.washingtonpost.com . Read the Original article here. .
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.A couple of years ago, after reading all the hype about how pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport (159 percent growth over three years according to the 2023 Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s Participation Report), I decided to trade in my old tennis racket and pick up a paddle instead. Honestly, I haven’t looked back. Pickleball is easy to learn yet challenging, low impact on the knees, and the smaller court with doubles play encourages social interaction with a healthy dose of competition.Once I started…
Many of southern Africa’s liberation leaders should take heed that electorates are impatient for tangible change – as the ANC has discovered. This article was originally published by a www.chathamhouse.org . Read the Original article here. .
South Africa’s digital platform economy could be a game-changer for the country, a new Naspers and Mistra report has found. This article was originally published by a www.dailymaverick.co.za . Read the Original article here. .