Dr. Isima Sobande was in medical school when she first heard of mothers who bleached the skin of their babies. She dismissed it as an urban myth. But it wasn’t long before she saw it…
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#CarNews: Ford celebrates 10 millionth Mustang while banking on car’s draw
The Ford Mustang — an iconic American brand and a symbol of cool — will reach a major milestone Wednesday as the 10 millionth vehicle rolls off an assembly line at a Detroit-area plant. The…
Docile or hostile?: ‘Domestication’ genes found in foxes
A six-decade breeding experiment with foxes designed to shed light on how wolves became dogs has led to the discovery of genes that favour tame or aggressive behaviour, scientists said Monday. Comparing the sequenced genomes…
Finalists of 2018 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa announced
Three conservationists from Kenya, Malawi and Uganda have been shortlisted for the 2018 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa. Tusk has been working since 1990 to build a sustainable future for the African continent and its…
Kenyan women lead bold revival of libraries’ faded glory
Despite the dilapidated state of Nairobi’s McMillan library, a handful of Kenyans still seek out its 1930s neoclassical grandeur, complete with granite columns on its imposing facade. They are drawn more by the tranquil refuge…
#Travel: In the hands of the gods – Vietnam’s Golden Bridge goes viral
Nestled in the forested hills of central Vietnam two giant concrete hands emerge from the trees, holding up a glimmering golden bridge crowded with gleeful visitors taking selfies at the country’s latest eccentric tourist draw….
#CarNews: Introducing new Hyper Car MILAN RED
A car against the tide. This is what Austrian born Markus Fux, 36, CEO of MILAN Automotive GmbH is doing: bringing to the road the cutting edge know-how of Austrian companies – uncompromising in design and specifications –…
Police warn In My Feelings challenge could earn Sh100,000 fine
A former Florida police officer has warned people living in the state that the viral ‘In My Feelings’ challenge could earn them a fine of over $1,000. Steve Monitero is attempting to put a stop…
#Travel: Greek holiday hotspot to protect over-worked donkeys
The authorities on the idyllic Greek holiday island of Santorini have decided to offer protection for the donkeys who carry tourists up a steep cliff, after facing protests and adverse publicity. The town hall issued…
Untouched ocean habitats rapidly shrinking: study
Shipping, pollution and overfishing have reduced areas of “wilderness” to just 13 percent of the world’s oceans, a study showed Friday, warning untouched marine habitats could completely vanish within half a century. International researchers analysing…