By Jennifer Rigby and Julie Steenhuysen LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Scientists studying the new strain of mpox that has emerged from the Democratic Republic of Congo say the virus is spreading faster than expected and is often in areas where experts lack the funding and equipment to properly track the virus. That means there are still… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. The discovery in 2010 that early humans and Neanderthals had once interbred was a scientific bombshell. It revealed a genetic legacy that has since been found to play a role in modern humans’ lives, affecting… Read More »
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — As the sun sets in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, Ahmed Bukar turns on his home air conditioner to blow out warm air. The charging valve on the outdoor unit is leaking the refrigerant that powers the unit. A technician had recently helped him refill the air conditioner but did not test it… Read More »
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — When Benson Wanjala started farming in his village in western Kenya 25 years ago, his 10-acre farm could produce a bumper crop of 200 bags of corn. That number has dwindled to 30. He says his once-fertile land has become a near-lifeless field that can no longer sustain him. Like many… Read More »
As a child in Ivory Coast, West Africa, Tidiane Ouattara would gather with friends in his village to gaze at the stars. The group, who called themselves the “Moon Club,” would lie on the ground and gaze up at the cosmos. “We believed we could talk to the moon,” he told CNN in a video… Read More »
Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series that aims to collaboratively report on solutions to the environmental challenges facing our planet. Rolex’s Sustainable Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to raise awareness and education about key sustainability issues and encourage positive action. The Congo Basin in Central Africa is one of the… Read More »
Wherever your trip takes you, whatever the purpose of your trip, learning about the potential health risks at your destination and how to reduce them is a vital part of having a successful and enjoyable holiday. A specialist travel clinic is a good starting point to carefully review your past vaccination protection and any additional… Read More »
About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major transition from hunting and gathering to farming. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically changed the way we eat. For decades, scientists thought that pre-agricultural human groups consumed too much animal protein. However, the scarcity of well-preserved human remains from Pleistocene sites has always hampered analysis.… Read More »
About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major transition from hunting and gathering to farming. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically changed the way we eat. For decades, scientists thought that pre-agricultural human groups consumed too much animal protein. However, the scarcity of well-preserved human remains from Pleistocene sites has always hampered analysis.… Read More »
KALTUNGO, Nigeria (AP) — 9-month-old twins cried constantly and tugged at their mother, looking for food as well as attention. They had received very little food in the last 24 hours, and their heads, which were too large for their tiny bodies, bore deeper signs of hunger. “There is very little milk coming out,” said… Read More »