Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help? A treated image showing two hands; at the top is a human hand, and below is a robotic/digital looking. “Whenever I was struggling, if it was going to be a really bad day, I could then start to chat to one of these bots, and […]
Radiology department marks 50 years of advancement
Radiology department marks 50 years of advancement A female radiologist with long brown hair, wearing blue hospital scrubs. She is looking at a brain scan image on a computer screen on the desk in front of her. In the background, behind a glass screen, a patient wearing a white hospital gown is lying on a […]
Space archaeology had always felt rather theoretical – Justin Walsh
Space archaeology had always felt rather theoretical – Justin Walsh Archaeology is a “dirt discipline”, says Gorman in her book Dr Space Junk v The Universe. Archaeologists dig test pits to reveal a “snapshot” of a site’s history. On a space station, that is impossible. Instead, Barron and her colleagues used digital cameras to photograph […]
Scientists Propose Novel Way of Treating Mosquitoes for Malaria
Scientists Propose Novel Way of Treating Mosquitoes for Malaria Two tiny mosquitoes native to Africa rest on someone’s, Mosquitoes should be given malaria drugs to clear their infection so they can no longer spread the disease, say US researchers. Malaria parasites, which kill nearly 600,000 people a year, mostly children, are spread by female mosquitoes […]
Pioneering New Finance Models in Africa Towards ‘Greener’ Future
Pioneering New Finance Models in Africa Towards ‘Greener’ Future Promoting sustainable development is key to securing Africa’s future, and “green financing” plays a vital role in driving this transition. This includes loans, bonds, and other funding mechanisms specifically designed to promote positive environmental impact such as initiatives that reduce carbon emissions or water use, improve […]
IFC AND CANADA INVEST $5M IN NIGERIAN SOLAR MINI-GRID EXPANSION
IFC AND CANADA INVEST $5M IN NIGERIAN SOLAR MINI-GRID EXPANSION The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $5 million investment in Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria to expand solar hybrid mini-grids across rural Nigeria. The financing, supported by the Canadian government, will enable development and operation of up to 108 mini-grid sites. The project […]
NIGERIAN CRUDE TRADES AT $68 AMID IRAN-ISRAEL TENSIONS
NIGERIAN CRUDE TRADES AT $68 AMID IRAN-ISRAEL TENSIONS Nigerian crude oil settled near $68 per barrel as global oil markets responded to escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel. Oil prices surged following intelligence reports suggesting Israel may be preparing for potential attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Brent crude rose above $66 per barrel while […]
SOUTH AFRICA HOLDS OIL RESERVES UNTIL PRICES HIT $100 PER BARREL
SOUTH AFRICA HOLDS OIL RESERVES UNTIL PRICES HIT $100 PER BARREL South Africa will maintain its strategic crude oil reserves until global prices reach approximately $100 per barrel, according to senior energy officials. The country has been seeking to sell crude since 2022 when the government cushioned consumers from high fuel prices by temporarily cutting […]
TULLOW OIL FIRES UP JUBILEE FIELD DRILLING AFTER FOUR-MONTH PAUSE
TULLOW OIL FIRES UP JUBILEE FIELD DRILLING AFTER FOUR-MONTH PAUSE Tullow Oil Ghana Limited and its partners have announced the restart of drilling operations at the Jubilee Oil Field in Ghana’s Tano Basin following a temporary suspension since December 2024. The renewed activity aims to boost oil production and operational efficiency at the mature field. […]
CHEVRON PLATFORM FIRE INJURES 17 IN ANGOLA, INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
CHEVRON PLATFORM FIRE INJURES 17 IN ANGOLA, INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY A serious fire incident at Chevron’s Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) deepwater platform offshore Angola has injured 17 people, with four in severe condition. Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) confirmed that one person remains missing following the incident. The fire erupted at […]