Two Cases of Marburg Virus Confirmed in Ghana, 98 Suspected Contact Cases Currently in Quarantine

Medicine & Technology Jul 18, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms the first two cases of the highly infectious Marburg virus in Ghana. Read the article to learn more about this story.

330 Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in France, Almost 70% Are From Île-de-France

Jun 26, 2022

The number of monkeypox cases worldwide is continuously rising, especially in Europe where France recently confirmed 330 cases and most were from Île-de-France. Continue reading for full details.

12-Foot Giant Dwarf Crocodiles From 18 Million Years Ago Preyed on Human Ancestors, Study Reveals

Jun 17, 2022

Modern dwarf crocodiles rarely reach 2 feet but millions of years ago, two of their species grew so large and developed a taste for early humans. Check out these croc species whose fossils were found in Kenya.

First-Ever Genetic Map of Chimpanzees Shows Traces of Their True Origin, Also Helps Anti-Trafficking

Jun 06, 2022

A large group of scientific institutes constructed the first-ever genetic map of chimpanzees. Read more about how the database was created and what it offers to the studies and conservation of the chimp species.

Monkeypox Virus Could Be Spreading Under the Radar, World Health Organization Says

Jun 02, 2022

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that around 30 non-endemic countries confirm more than 550 monkeypox cases. Read on to learn more details.

Sexual Transmission of Monkeypox Blamed for Its Global Spread, WHO Official Reveals

May 22, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects more cases of monkeypox as the number of suspected cases increases. Read on to learn more.

WHO Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in DRC; First Patient in Mbandaka Dies of Illness

Apr 24, 2022

WHO announces a new Ebola outbreak in Central Africa's Equateur Province. Learn more about the first detected case and the efforts being relayed by DRC's health authorities against the spread.

Social Lives of Weaver Birds Linked with Diet and Biology, Study Finds

Apr 08, 2022

A new study found how the diet, social behavior, and habitat of weaver birds influence each other. Read on to learn more about the biology of these avian species.

Namibia Exports 22 Wild Elephants in Blatant Disregard of International Law

Mar 09, 2022

On the 6th March 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) finally admitted in an emailed statement that it has exported 22 wild-caught elephants likely to Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Africa Once Again Battles Polio Outbreaks After Two Years of Declaring Free From Any of Its Types

Mar 04, 2022

Africa has recorded polio outbreaks last month, which is a strain associated with the one found in Pakistan. Learn more about this new outbreak that has become a grave threat to eradicate.

Crocodile-Like Beast That Roamed In Tanzania 240 Million Years Ago Discovered, Gets New Name

Feb 11, 2022

The paleontologists at the University of Birmingham discovered the fossilized remains of a new crocodile-like species in Tanzania.

New 'Alien' Species of Potentially Invasive Worm Found in Europe, Africa Named After COVID-19 Pandemic

Feb 07, 2022

"Alien" species of the predatory hammerhead worm have invaded the entire world via plant trade, much like how the COVID-19 has taken over the world for the past two years, hence it was named after the pandemic.

Shark's Declining Population Leads to Physiological, Behavioral Changes in Seals

Feb 03, 2022

A new study reveals that the disappearance of great white sharks affect the physiology and behaviors of their common prey: Cape fur seals.

European Migratory Songbirds Navigate with Magnetic Stop Signs

Jan 28, 2022

A new study shows how the European songbirds migrate through the help of natural navigation from magnetic fields.

Deforestation Linked to Increased Storm Frequency in Fast-Growing African Coastal Cities, Doubling Thunderstorms in 30 Years

Jan 05, 2022

A new study examining the late-stage deforestation in Africa that started in 1900 showed that the frequency of afternoon storms has doubled in deforested patches, including coastal areas.