The Conversation

Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers

By The Conversation   2024-04-01 20:54:51

In fact, research shows that children with dyslexia are more than a hundred times more likely to receive a diagnosis and educational support than children with dyscalculia.

What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?

By The Conversation   2024-04-14 13:33:35

Sugar is a class of naturally occurring sweet-tasting molecules found in fruits, vegetables, plants and the milk of mammals.

East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos

By The Conversation   2024-04-21 13:47:37

Rising water levels at many of the feeding lakes are decimating the cyanobacteria the birds have evolved to eat.

We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn

By The Conversation   2024-05-05 20:14:31

The reduction in cyclone deaths in Bangladesh was thanks to a long-term education, preparedness, warning, evacuation and sheltering programme.

South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote

By The Conversation   2024-05-12 11:24:03

ANC has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since then, reaching a peak of 69.7 per cent of national votes in 2004.

Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it

By The Conversation   2024-05-19 15:17:17

Cooking your food in aluminium pots or pans isn’t a bad thing, placing it in foil and putting it in the oven is problematic.

What your feet can reveal about your body

By The Conversation   2024-05-20 12:26:19

Feet are wired up to nerve fibre tracts from the brain so you can stand, balance and wiggle your toes.

How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat

By The Conversation   2024-05-26 12:42:15

How long are refrigerated leftovers safe to eat?

Retirement planning: What you need to know to secure your future

By The Conversation   2024-05-29 13:11:04

Past studies have shown that those who plan for their retirement are more likely to be better off at retirement compared to those don’t.

Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases

By The Conversation   2024-06-03 18:46:50

Our brains are responsible for managing environmental challenges we face for example by triggering sweating and telling us to move out of the sun and into the shade.

Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags

By The Conversation   2024-07-02 19:30:35

The Africa Youth Employment Clock provides real-time insights into the employment status of individuals aged 15-35 across the continent.

Does cannabis cause mental illness?

By The Conversation   2024-07-06 11:10:08

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia (and in Kenya along with alcohol, according to the University of Nairobi), with one in three adults using it at some point in their lives.

Africa's land damage: What's to blame, and what can be done

By The Conversation   2024-07-08 12:56:37

Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded

Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa

By The Conversation   2024-09-05 10:57:43

The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

By The Conversation   2024-10-18 09:54:32

Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.

Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa

By The Conversation   2024-11-17 21:51:38

At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.

L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals

By The Conversation   2024-12-08 06:34:21

A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.

US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain

By The Conversation   2024-12-19 09:15:20

The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.

The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert

By The Conversation   2024-12-28 14:09:05

During the summer, more people cook outside at picnics and barbecues, removing the safety a kitchen provides – the sink to wash your hands in, the sterilised countertops to prepare food on

How to enjoy leftovers without contamination risks

By The Conversation   2024-12-29 17:33:06

Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste.