Scientist and manager at IBM Research Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, shares insights into Africa's AI innovations and their potential global impact. Let's delve into the key points and implications discussed in her presentation. Background and Context Aisha's journey into AI research in Africa is rooted in her diverse experiences, from her academic pursuits in computer science...
Credit: Pixabay The landmark Paris climate accord sparked a rallying cry among developing nations: "1.5 to survive." This signifies the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels. However, it's anticipated that this threshold will be exceeded within the next decade, with global warming showing minimal signs of...
A volcanic eruption. Credit: Pixabay Contrary to previous assumptions regarding the migration of modern humans out of Africa, it is suggested that some movement may have been prompted not by 'green corridors,' but by hardship or deprivation. A recent analysis involving volcanic glass discovered in Ethiopia suggests that humans inhabited regions experiencing potential drought conditions in...
Lock gates have always been really important in Amsterdam. The city only became habitable when they built a dam on the River Amstel to stop the salty water from the IJ. Today, Amsterdam has about 200 sets of lock gates, mostly made of wood. They're becoming more crucial as sea levels rise. These well-made...
The eviscerated carcass of another great white which was very likely also killed in the same incidentChristiaan Stopforth, Drone Fanatics SA This marks the first documented instance of a solitary orca hunting and consuming a great white shark. While orcas were previously observed hunting great whites in groups or pairs, witnessing an individual orca hunting...
Credit: Pixaobay Coastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are recognized as highly productive and biodiverse areas in the world's oceans. The movement of near-surface water away from the coast, driven by equatorward winds, leads to the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the depths. This process stimulates the...
Credit: IIAS IIASA scientists have pioneered a new approach to restore fertility and education data, specifically in developing nations facing erratic or uncertain data sets. Accurate and consistent data is crucial for policymakers to assess how women's education influences fertility rates, especially during times of educational growth and declining fertility, a prevalent trend globally. Evaluating Education's...
Credit: Pixaobay The idea that reducing meat consumption enhances cardiovascular health is not groundbreaking, but previous studies affirming this have often been hindered by confounding factors like genetics, background, and lifestyle. Now, researchers have minimized many of these variables by conducting a study on identical twins, comparing the effects of a healthy omnivore diet with...
Credit: Pixaobay In the journal Environmental Archaeology, our recent study delves into the insights that ancient civilizations' written records can provide about the wildlife they coexisted with. Our research, centered on venomous snakes documented in an ancient Egyptian papyrus, reveals a surprisingly diverse array of snake species in the land of the pharaohs. This newfound...
FireFly's M100 AV is an autonomous 100-inch robot mower that can handle 5.3 football fields an hour, all by itselfFireFly Automatix Humanity has an undeniable affinity for grass. We transported our preferred grass varieties from the African savannahs as we migrated globally. Even after tens of thousands of years, our attachment remains strong; many people...
