Chinese poachers are on the hunt for South African donkeys. According to Africa News, China’s demand for traditional medicines has aided in the decline of South Africa’s donkey population. The produce and skin extracted from donkeys have become big business; produce can be sold for $360 per kilogram in China. The Co-owner of Donkey Dairy,…
A Face Mask That Can Deactivate COVID-19?
According to Knowridge, scientists from the University of Kentucky have developed a medical face mask membrane that can capture and deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This membrane includes proteolytic enzymes that attach to protein spikes and deactivates them; SARS-CoV-2 is covered in spikes, allowing the virus to enter cells in the body. The mask material…
The World Population is Increasing, and India is in the Lead!
The United Nations recently advised that the globe’s population is almost 8 billion and continues to increase, with India set to replace China as the most populous nation by 2023. According to PHYS, recent U.N. projections show that the world’s population will grow to 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.4 billion…
Benin Bronzes Will Return to Africa
The return of stolen artifacts from the continent has been previously highlighted throughout this blog. And today, I came across some more good news. According to Africa News, Germany and Nigeria will start an agreement to return Benin Bronzes taken from the Kingdom of Benin in 1897. A British colonial expedition stole the bronzes and…
Blood Pressure Tattoos Set to Monitor Levels?
Researchers at The University of Texas of Austin and Texas A&M University have developed an electronic tattoo that monitors blood pressure. Known as the e-tattoo, this marking monitors blood pressure measurements in every situation, including high stressful situations, while sleeping, exercising, and etc. It also provides thousands of measurements, more than any other device. A…
Students in the DRC Build a Car Using Waste Material
Twelve students at the Institute of Technology and Industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo have built a vehicle using waste material. Built with scrap metal, the car runs off a diesel engine, has a canister that serves as a fuel tank, and uses 1l of oil for 7km allowing the car fuel consumption to…
The Queen City: Life’s Reward
Greetings All, I know it’s been a while, and I have a good explanation as to why: This documentary is part 2 of The Queen City chronicles, and it’s entitled, The Queen City: Life’s Reward. Two teens, Bakari and Trinity, enjoy a date at the Real African Art Gallery in Charlotte, NC. As they navigate…
Prince William’s Royal Tour to the Islands
Prince Williams and Catherine Middleton recently went on a weeklong royal tour to Central America and the Caribbean; the couple visited countries like Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. The trip intended to strengthen the U.K.’s ties with Commonwealth countries as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne. According to Loop News, during a…
Nigeria’s Fertilizer Plant…
Nigeria recently launched Africa’s largest fertilizer plant. According to Africa News, this $2.5 billion fertilizer plant will contribute to the global supply of fertilizer in the wake of inflation stemming from the Russo-Ukrainian war. Although agriculture contributed to 25.8% of Nigeria’s 173 billion dollar economy in 2021, farmers are oftentimes limited on supplies like fertilizers…
Millions Facing Severe Hunger Throughout East Africa
Flooding, the Russo-Ukrainian war, and a two-year drought have roughly 28 million people facing extreme hunger in several East African countries. According to Oxfam International, humanitarian aid is desperately needed to combat the hunger crisis, especially if the March rain doesn’t fall. Urgent action must be taken for countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South…
Fructose Can Cause Liver Damage
Fructose, a highly-used additive in the Western diet, may lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to Knowridge, researchers found that consuming large amounts of high-fructose corn syrup can cause obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and NAFLD; fatty liver disease can lead to liver damage and inflammation. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is linked to NAFLD,…
Pigs vs. Bear
Yes, you read the title correctly. According to WTNH News, two pigs fought off a bear that jumped into their pen. The incident took place in New Milford, Connecticut. Kevin David, the pigs’ owner, shared a video of his pigs, Hammy and Mary, fighting off a bear. David stated the following: “They’re fine… They’re some…
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