New species of cobra-like snake discovered – but it may already be extinct
The Nyanga rinkhals can tell us about our own evolution.
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~7 min
Was the freak 'medicane' storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa's future?
Climate models suggest North Africa will get drier in future. But its caves tell a different story.
Sept. 21, 2023 • ~7 min
Giraffes range across diverse African habitats − we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them
The largest ever giraffe tracking study shows how these massive animals are responding to human pressures across many different habitats throughout Africa.
Aug. 30, 2023 • ~9 min
New clean air and water labs to bring together researchers, policymakers to find climate solutions
Labs in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia will be led by J-PAL with support from Community Jameel.
Aug. 29, 2023 • ~5 min
Death tolls from climate disasters will ‘balloon’ without investment in Africa’s weather stations
Investment in ‘hydromet systems’ using technologies from AI to SMS would provide a nine-to-one ROI in saved lives and assets across African nations.
Aug. 14, 2023 • ~6 min
New MIT fellowship supports student research on governance innovation with Global South governments
A new cross-institute initiative between MIT Governance Lab, MISTI, and the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center to support graduate student work in public sector innovation.
June 5, 2023 • ~5 min
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