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Amid intensifying technological rivalry, indigenous research capacity stands as the most reliable buffer against geopolitical risks.
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Breaking the silence: Reclaiming economic independence and mental wellbeing for young women
We can no longer afford to treat young women's struggles as mere background noise or accept resilience as a permanent substitute for justice.
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When advice becomes an affront: Have we forgotten that children belong to all of us?
People sometimes ask why I always write about children.
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Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra Mega-Dam in Tibet being built over active seismic fault line
Dating of ancient lake sediments suggests the fault remained active as recently as 9,500 years ago.
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The architectural erosion: How missing teeth accelerate cognitive decline in the elderly
This process, in some cases referred to metaphorically as “architectural erosion”, shows how the loss of dental structure can impact mental health.
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China’s diamond wafer breakthrough: Africa’s strategic choices amid global diamond restructuring
Mounting structural risks for Africa’s mined diamond economies
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Shava tells universities: Produce patents and industries, not just graduates
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Fire burns section of Kutsaga Research Station
The research institution said emergency personnel and staff worked together to bring the fire under control before it spread to other sections of the facility.
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CGAIZ elects Kanjanda as new president
Kanjanda brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and board-level experience across finance, governance, risk management and strategic leadership.
By Staff Reporter
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