We created the first AI-powered solar electricity backup system for houses in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the world’s most sunlit regions. A prototype generator uses that sunlight in place of diesel to support unreliable electricity grids.

Jean-Christophe Nebel, Professor in Computer Science, Kingston University • conversation
Jan. 25, 2022 ~6 min

We created the first AI-powered solar electricity backup system for houses in sub-Saharan Africa: here's what we learned

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the world’s most sunlit regions: our prototype generator uses that sunlight in place of diesel to support unreliable electricity grids.

Jean-Christophe Nebel, Professor in Computer Science, Kingston University • conversation
Jan. 25, 2022 ~6 min


WHO approved a malaria vaccine for children – a global health expert explains why that is a big deal

Malaria is one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases. So why has it taken so long to get a vaccine?

Dr Miriam K. Laufer, Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine • conversation
Oct. 8, 2021 ~6 min

Migratory birds found to be flying much higher than expected – new research

Researchers think songbirds and waders may seek very cold temperatures at high altitudes to counteract the heat caused by solar radiation.

Sissel Sjöberg, Postdoctoral fellow, Evolutionary Ecology, Lund University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2021 ~8 min

Banning fossil fuels in sub-Saharan Africa could slow the transition to renewable energy

Hybrid energy systems that combine renewable and non-renewable fuel systems could be the key to sub-Saharan Africa's energy transition.

Samuel Ayokunle Olówósejéjé, Energy Researcher, University College Cork • conversation
July 14, 2021 ~7 min

More dengue fever and less malaria – mosquito control strategies may need to shift as Africa heats up

A warming climate may change the types of viruses that thrive. A new report suggests that the threat of malaria may be replaced by dengue, for which there is no treatment and no cure.

Jason Rasgon, Professor of Entomology and Disease Epidemiology, Pennsylvania State University • conversation
Sept. 9, 2020 ~5 min

With construction paused, let's rethink roads and railway projects to protect people and nature

Road and rail construction is booming in sub-Saharan Africa, but the pandemic has brought a welcome pause for reflection.

Brock Bersaglio, Lecturer in Environment and Development, University of Birmingham • conversation
June 15, 2020 ~7 min

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