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How exams stop kids from learning useful skills

Nairobi, May 5 -- Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Competency-based curricula put learners at the ... Read More


How Sabastian Sawe and Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelchah smashed through marathon barrier

Nairobi, April 29 -- On May 6 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes. The milestone was celebrated worldwide, not just by ... Read More


One drug, two outcomes: Why a common painkiller works wonders for some and risks harm for others

Nairobi, April 28 -- For a medicine so commonly found in bathroom cabinets and high street pharmacies, codeine has a surprisingly complicated story. It sits at the intersection of pain relief, genetic... Read More


Why you should never kiss a baby

Nairobi, April 27 -- There is a cognitive bias called "the curse of knowledge" (sometimes also called "the curse of expertise"). It happens when you incorrectly assume that everyone knows as much as y... Read More


Why banks are very worried about Anthropic's latest AI model

Nairobi, April 27 -- The legendary American bank robber Willie Sutton spent 40 years robbing banks because, as he claimed in his autobiography, he loved doing it. And when asked why he chose bank... Read More


Angelique Kidjo: The diva with a fierce history

Nairobi, April 27 -- Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In many respects, she belongs to the illustrious m... Read More


Why the world's banks are so worried about Anthropic's latest AI model

Guwahati, April 26 -- By Toby Walsh/The Conversation The legendary American bank robber Willie Sutton spent 40 years robbing banks because, as he claimed in hisautobiography, he loved doing it. And w... Read More


Brain fog, sleep and hot flushes: Do trending menopause supplements work?

Nairobi, April 26 -- Social media is saturated with menopause solutions: powders for brain fog, gummies for sleep, or capsules promising hormonal balance. Supplements such as magnesium, lion's mane, c... Read More


How shifting social norms are unlocking women's potential in Uganda's fast-growing pig sector

Nairobi, April 25 -- In some communities in Uganda, women aren't supposed to work with pigs. This stems from restrictive social and gender norms, some of which are rooted in culture and religious beli... Read More


Six ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science

Nairobi, April 24 -- You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You've hardly burned any calories. Your recovery score is really low. It's telling you to take the next 72 h... Read More