Archive for August 2024
Wind energy harnessed to solve power shortages in rural Nigeria
[LAGOS] A team of five Nigerian researchers have developed an innovative solution called AirVolt, designed to harness wind energy to generate sustainable electricity for rural communities in northern Nigeria. These areas, often disconnected from the national grid, face significant challenges in accessing essential services such as healthcare, due to unreliable power. Nigeria’s energy landscape has…
Read MoreZambian science events seek to boost women’s STEM uptake
[NAIROBI] Zambian researchers are using three strategic interventions to enhance the participation and hands-on practice of women and young people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The women in STEM conference, the STEM boot camp, and the STEM festival are organised as part of a partnership of the country’s National Science and Technology Council…
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