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Hidden Within African Diamonds, a Billion-Plus Years of Deep-Earth History
Fluids trapped within the stones are helping researchers reconstruct the deep history of the continent, and eventually maybe others.
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Age Newly Verified, One of Oldest Prehuman Fossils Leads to New Finds
Controversy over the age of an early fossil of Homo erectus has been settled, and has led to other specimens.
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First Air Quality Profile of Two Sub-Saharan African Cities Finds Troubling News
A new study finds that that even when air pollution in Kinshasa and Brazzaville is at its lowest, it’s still four times higher than World Health Organization guidelines.
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Fast-Growing Parts of Africa See a Surprise: Less Air Pollution From Seasonal Fires
Unfortunately, growing urban emissions mean that the reprieve may only be temporary.
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How a Turbulent Environment Sparked a Leap in Early Human Behavior
A new study suggests that a series of environmental changes in East Africa some 320,000 years ago challenged a previous long-standing way of life for proto-humans, and produced a more adaptable culture.
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Methods Used to Reconstruct Ancient Rain Forests May Need Revision, Says Study
One way in which scientists use carbon isotopes found in fossils to identify the sites of ancient rain forests may not work as expected.
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Project Will Delve Into How Climate and Tectonics Shaped Human Ancestors Over 25 Million Years
A new project will investigate the relationships between tectonics, climate and the evolution of humans’ primate ancestors in Kenya’s Turkana Basin.
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Re-Imagining Africa’s Food Future at the Intersection of Agriculture and Conservation
In order to sustainably feed a growing population, Africa must shift to an agricultural system that recognizes the value of both people and nature.
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Africa’s COVID-19 Recovery Should Harness the Benefits of Nature and Conservation
As the theme for the International Day of Biodiversity states, “Our solutions are in nature.”
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