Longest Known Terrestrial Wildlife Migration in Africa Discovered

Longest Known Terrestrial Wildlife Migration in Africa Discovered

Researchers find zebras in Africa can cover distances of several hundred kilometers

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 9th, 2014
China to Spend $100M (€72M) on Protecting Africa's Elephants

China to Spend $100M (€72M) on Protecting Africa's Elephants

The money will serve to support anti-poaching campaigns, media reports say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 23rd, 2014
Bloomberg Gets Behind Efforts to Distribute Solar Lamps Across Africa

Bloomberg Gets Behind Efforts to Distribute Solar Lamps Across Africa

Bloomberg Philanthropies has recently agreed to invest $5M (€3.62M) in Little Sun

Ancient Domesticated African Cattle Originated in the “Fertile Crescent”

Ancient Domesticated African Cattle Originated in the “Fertile Crescent”

The conclusion belongs to a new study of 134 cattle breeds

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 10th, 2014
Oldest European Footprint Found in the UK

Oldest European Footprint Found in the UK

The only older footprints in the world are in Africa

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2014
Whales in Western Africa Swim Alongside Oil Rigs, Ships and Toxicants

Whales in Western Africa Swim Alongside Oil Rigs, Ships and Toxicants

Study finds humpback whales and human-related activities overlap in African waters

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 25th, 2014
Africa to Play Important Role in Astronomy Over the Next Few Years

Africa to Play Important Role in Astronomy Over the Next Few Years

The continent may experience a surge in radio astronomy capabilities

Africa's Highest Mountain as Seen from Space – Photo

Africa's Highest Mountain as Seen from Space – Photo

The image was collected by cameras on a Japanese satellite

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 21st, 2014
Elephants That Risked Being Killed by Farmers Are Rescued by Conservationists

Elephants That Risked Being Killed by Farmers Are Rescued by Conservationists

The animals were tracked down, tranquillized, and taken to safety

Kenya Launches New Cybercrime Unit

Kenya Launches New Cybercrime Unit

New legislation is also needed to tackle cybercrime, officials say

Common European Cockroach Originated in North America

Common European Cockroach Originated in North America

The species now occupies portions of Europe and Africa

Watch: What a World With No Wildlife Would Look Like

Watch: What a World With No Wildlife Would Look Like

New Greenpeace video is a hack into Disney's classic “The Lion King”

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2013
Hunting Lions Can Benefit Conservation Efforts, Researchers Explain

Hunting Lions Can Benefit Conservation Efforts, Researchers Explain

New paper says it's OK to kill lions if sustainable quotas are set in place

Snail Fever Might Become Less Common in Africa, Climate Change Is to Thank

Snail Fever Might Become Less Common in Africa, Climate Change Is to Thank

Researchers say climate change is killing the parasite's hosts

Microsoft Plans to Tackle Piracy Remotely in Africa

Microsoft Plans to Tackle Piracy Remotely in Africa

The company will use its Cybercrime Center to monitor piracy

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 5th, 2013
Microsoft Founder Paul Allen Funds Aerial Elephant Census in Africa

Microsoft Founder Paul Allen Funds Aerial Elephant Census in Africa

Light planes and helicopters will be sent to survey Africa's elephants

Microsoft Now Offering Free Training on Windows 8.1

Microsoft Now Offering Free Training on Windows 8.1

The company is training African journalists on Windows 8.1 features

 
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