Global Wheat Surveillance Network Takes on Stem Rust Mon, 03/24/2014 Norman Borlaug. Image: USDA, Wikimedia Wheat farmers in East Africa and the Middle East are on alert after a damaging strain of a plant disease called stem rust decimated more…
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Mar 20, 2014 Ethiopian scientist is one of the five exceptional women honored for scientific excellence L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science today. Each woman represents a unique career path combining exceptional talent, a deep commitment to her profession and remarkable…
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Mar 13, 2014 UTA’s Dereje Agonafer, Jenkins Garrett Professor of mechanical engineering, was selected as the 2014 NSBE Golden Torch Award honoree for Golden Torch Legacy Award and will be saluted at the 17th Annual Golden Torch Awards on March…
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Ethiopian dam’s ecological and human fallout could echo Aral Sea disaster Study suggests irrigation projects linked to Gibe III dam could devastate Lake Turkana’s fisheries and affect livelihoods A fisherman cleans his catch in Lake Turkana. A study warns the…
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02/28/14 Shiferraw has been ringing the alarm for months, calling for due attention to protect Ethiopia’s unique flora and make good use of its genetic resources. World Bulletin / News Desk A long drawn out patent row between Ethiopia and…
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02/28/14 Shiferraw has been ringing the alarm for months, calling for due attention to protect Ethiopia’s unique flora and make good use of its genetic resources. World Bulletin / News Desk A long drawn out patent row between Ethiopia and…
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Ethiopia seed bank’s novel approach to preserving diversity under threat There is concern that the work of small farmers as custodians of diversity will be undone by the G8 New Alliance By Claire Provost Wed 19 February 2014 Inside the…
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By Laura Poppick The “wobble” sounds geladas make while smacking their lips have a similar rhythm to human … From intimidating and intense to warm and fuzzy, distinct yawns among gelada baboons send different social messages, according to a…
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A 25-year-old DJ from a South African township is set to become the first black African to go into space. Mandla Maseko is one of 23 people who won a seat on an hour-long sub-orbital trip in 2015. He explains…
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22 January 2014 The “exceptional” 29.6 carat blue diamond is the latest rare stone to be found in the Cullinan mine A rare blue diamond has been discovered in a mine in South Africa. The 29.6-carat stone was recovered by…
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