Rising Temperatures Linked to Higher Risk of Violence Against Women in Africa
An IIASA-led study of 31 sub-Saharan African countries finds that unusually warm conditions are linked to increased risk of intimate ...
Tag: sub-Saharan Africa
Knowing the Risks Isn’t Enough: Ghana Study Reveals Obesity Knowledge Gap in Urban Adults
A cross-sectional study of 237 overweight and obese adults in Ho Municipality, Ghana, finds that moderate knowledge of obesity's risks ...
High Agro-Dealer Turnover in Tanzania Undermines Farmer Trust and Fertilizer Adoption
A decade-long study in Tanzania finds that extremely high entry and exit rates among agro-dealers shape farmer distrust of fertilizer ...
Ethiopian City Residents Love Their Parks but Miss the Hidden Benefits of Green Space
A survey of 383 households in Bishoftu, Ethiopia reveals that residents highly value the recreational benefits of urban green infrastructure ...
Sexual Violence Tied to Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm in Young People Across Four African Nations
A new analysis of Violence Against Children Survey data from Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho and Namibia shows that young people ...
Real-World Challenges Transform Learning for 226 Students Across Tanzanian Universities
A mixed-methods study of 226 students across five Tanzanian universities shows that an adapted Challenge-Based Learning programme boosted geospatial skills, ...
Rabies in Africa’s Wild Carnivores Demands Vaccination, Surveillance and a One Health Push
A new review concludes that controlling rabies in sub-Saharan Africa's wild carnivores will require combined vaccination, preventive measures and strengthened ...
Divorce Hotspots Revealed: Tanzanian Study Maps Where Marriages Fall Apart
A nationwide analysis of more than 10,000 Tanzanian women finds that 15 percent have experienced divorce or separation, with rates ...
When More Income Streams Mean Less Food on the Table: Tanzania’s Diversification Paradox
A seven-year panel study of Tanzanian households finds that greater livelihood diversification, when driven by necessity and low-return activities, is ...
Bare Ground Before the City: Ibadan’s Predictable Path of Urban Expansion
A two-decade satellite analysis of Ibadan's peri-urban corridor reveals that urban expansion follows a predictable sequence from vegetation to bare ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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