Africa bears a significant burden of infectious diseases, which remain a leading cause of illness and death across the continent. Among the most prevalent are tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired…
Once the pride of Africa’s food security, Zimbabwe’s farms now struggle under the weight of political missteps, economic collapse, and climate change; but can science and reform turn the tide?…
Environmental pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can have negative impacts on ecosystems, human health, and the planet Earth as a whole. It…
In a modest lab within an agricultural institute in the Philippines, scientists closely examine what appears to be an ordinary banana. But this banana does not brown when bruised or…
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in global patterns and temperatures, primarily driven by human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, such as the burning of fossil fuels,…
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV weakens the immune system by attacking the immune system’s T-cells until the body is unable…
Water treatment is the process of removing all those substances whether biological, chemical or physical that are potentially harmful to the water supply for human and domestic use. This treatment…
Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is facing serious water quantity and quality problems, with severe pollution downstream in Lake Chivero. These issues are often attributed to rapid population growth, inadequate…
Agricultural innovation refers to the development and application of new technologies, practices, and ideas to improve productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in agriculture. This encompasses biotechnology, sustainable farming methods, and digital…
