Saharan Dust From Africa Travels 5,000 Miles, Reaches Some States in the USA

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.10.2024 09:30 AM

This week, the Saharan dust moved across the Gulf Coast states, affecting local weather patterns from Florida to Texas. Continue reading to learn more.

Why Giant Chinguetti Meteorite Remains Missing Since 1916?

03.01.2024 05:30 AM

The giant meteorite named Chinguetti is believed to have remained missing for over a century for several reasons. Continue reading to learn more.

Dinosaurs Thrived in Africa Prior to Asteroid Impact, New Fossils Suggest

02.20.2024 21:26 PM

Dinosaurs may have thrived right before the asteroid impact led to their sudden mass extinction. Read to learn more.

Revisiting Dinosaur Discovery: Evidence Suggests African Origins Centuries Before British Contributions

01.06.2024 04:10 AM

Fossil evidence from a Lesotho rock shelter indicates Africans found dinosaur bones centuries earlier than the emergence of the term 'paleontology.' Continue reading to learn more.

Long COVID in Africa Accounts For Nearly 50% of Those Who Contracted the Virus, Comprehensive Review Reveals

12.18.2023 02:16 AM

The incidence rates of long COVID in Africa greatly exceed the global estimates of the condition. Read to learn more.

First Prehistoric Pictorial Cave Art Found in Madagascar Offers Clues Regarding Ancient Connections Between Borneo, Egypt

12.17.2023 23:09 PM

The novel cave art discoveries shed light on the African and Asian influences on the Malagasy culture. Read to learn more.

Air Pollution in Africa: New Report Calls For International Action, Tailored Solutions To Address the Global Problem

11.08.2023 03:42 AM

Despite the pressing air quality issue in Africa, only minimal efforts have been exerted to address the matter. Read to learn more.

Early Human Migration: Jordan Rift Valley May Have Served As Route For Humans Out of Africa

10.05.2023 02:20 AM

A study reveals the once green Eastern Mediterranean served as a passage for early human migration out of Africa via a well-watered Jordan Rift Valley. Continue reading to learn more.

Is Africa Ready for Its Green-Powered Potential? Expert Describes Continent As Powerhouse for Renewable Energy

09.05.2023 07:45 AM

Prominent energy expert discusses the role of Africa as a solution to climate change. Continue reading the article to find out more.

8.7-Million-Year-Old Ape Skull Found in Turkey Suggests Human Ancestors Evolved in Europe Not Africa

09.05.2023 06:00 AM

The skull of an ape named Anadoluvius was recently found in Turkey, suggesting that human ancestors evolved in Europe. Continue reading to learn more.

Controversial Ape Fossil Discovery in Turkey Challenges Origin of African Apes and Humans in New Study

08.31.2023 06:01 AM

The newfound ape fossil in Turkey challenges the conventional belief that the predecessors of African apes and humans primarily evolved in Europe before migrating to Africa. Continue reading to learn more.

DNA Analysis of 2-million-year-old Fossilized Teeth Reveals Distant Cousin of Hominids

07.14.2023 01:54 AM

Researchers cross-checked proteins from the fossilized teeth to DNA information of other hominids to establish genetic relationships. Check out their findings in this article.

New Satellite Captures Stunning Lightning Bolt Show As It Monitors Thunderstorms Across Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean Like Never Before

07.06.2023 00:34 AM

A newly deployed satellite captures breathtaking footage of lightning illuminating Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean, enhancing thunderstorm monitoring. Read the article to learn more.

EUMETSAT’s Meteosat-12 Satellite Captures Stunning Footage of Lightning Over Europe, Africa, Atlantic Ocean [Watch]

07.04.2023 06:25 AM

EUMETSAT's first lightning imager released the lightning detected over Europe and Africa. Continue reading to learn more.

Genome Sequencing Traces the Lineage of Early Humans; Is It Time to Reconsider Our Origin?

05.20.2023 05:14 AM

A genomic study conducted by a group of researchers suggests that the origin of human species came from a braid of branches that stemmed from migration and mixing of co-existing populations. Read the article to find out more.

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak Claimed Lives in Africa; Who Gears Up To Test New Vaccines

04.05.2023 07:00 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to test vaccines for the Marburg virus, a deadly virus similar to Ebola, to contain new viral outbreaks. Read the article to learn more details.

Marburg Virus Outbreak: CDC Issues Warnings to Travelers, Deploys Personnel to Help Combat Deadly Surge in Africa

04.03.2023 00:49 AM

Following the Marburg virus outbreaks in Guinea and Tanzania, the CDC warns travelers and deploys personnel to help quell the surge. Read to learn more.

First Ancient DNA From the Swahili Civilization Restores Heritage, Complicates Understanding of Its History

03.30.2023 09:07 AM

The life's work of a researcher reveals that Asian ancestry was introduced to East Africa in early modern times, clarifying and complicating Swahili history. Read the article to learn more.

6 Giant African Land Snails That Can Carry Diseases Seized From Ghanaian Traveler

03.20.2023 09:20 AM

A man from Ghana carried six giant African land snails to Michigan for consumption. Read the article to know more.

Get to Know Shoebill: Africa's Intimidating, Giant Prehistoric-Looking Bird Is Under Threat

02.24.2023 10:39 AM

Africa's prehistoric-looking bird, the shoebill, is vulnerable. Read the article for the full story.

Snake Turns Into a Balloon After Stealing, Swallowing an Entire Huge Egg [WATCH]

02.22.2023 10:30 AM

A snake looked like a balloon after consuming an entire egg of a Blacksmith lapwing. Read the article for the full story.