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How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the countrys health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to develop a vaccine if needed
Rare mutation that causes short stature may shed light on ageing
The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease
Bowhead whales still harmed from whaling that ended a century ago
Commercial bowhead whaling ended in the early 20th century, but the industrys lasting effects on the whales genetic diversity are leading to declines again
Alpacas are the only mammals known to directly inseminate the uterus
When alpacas mate, males deposit sperm directly into the uterus, a reproductive strategy not confirmed in any other mammals
Asteroid that broke up over Berlin was fastest-spinning one ever seen
Before it shattered over Germany, the asteroid 2024 BX1 was clocked rotating once every 2.6 seconds the fastest spin we have observed
Political parties share their views on renewable energy
What do South Africa's major political parties think about the adoption of renewable energy in the country? We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and Rise Mzansi for their positions on this matter. Only
Winter load shedding will be much reduced: Eskom
The load shedding picture has improved markedly over the past year, and this winter's power cuts are likely to be dramatically reduced compared to the same period in 2023. This is the upbeat assessment from newly appointed Eskom
Nigerians may pay more for calls, data as telcos consider tariff hike
Telecommunications companies in Nigeria are considering raising service prices to offset operational costs.
First National Bank glitch exposed 88 customers, South African regulator reveals
Two months after it was first reported that a technical glitch in South Africa's First National Bank (FNB) mobile app exposed some customers' personal information, the Information Regulator's recently concluded pre-investigation revealed that it affe
What should happen to the Post Office?
Post offices across the country are in a state of disarray. What do South Africa's main political parties intend to do about it? We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and Rise Mzansi on 13 March and sen
Deepfake politicians may have a big influence on Indias elections
Political campaigns are deploying AI-generated deepfake versions of politicians to reach hundreds of millions of eligible voters in Indias 2024 election the worlds largest ever
Two medicines for opioid addiction also help with compulsive gambling
The medicines nalmefene and naltrexone helped compulsive gamblers reduce their betting activities, trials have shown