A Farming Game That Runs Anywhere: Why Modded Stardew Suits Modest PCs
Not every great gaming experience needs an expensive graphics card. Stardew Valley, the farming game that became a global word-of-mouth…
Malaria Prevention: New Tools, Measurable Progress
Malaria still burdens millions, but next-generation nets, preventive medicines and the first vaccines are delivering measurable progress in Africa.
African Fintech Startups Are Remaking Everyday Payments
From Lagos markets to Nairobi minibuses, African fintech startups are digitising everyday payments, building credit histories and linking economies.
Malaria Vaccines Reach Millions of Children as Rollout Widens
Two malaria vaccines are now moving through routine immunisation in more than twenty African countries. Health officials say the early results justify the effort.
Mobile Money Is Quietly Rewiring How Africa Saves, Sends and Borrows
Registered mobile money accounts in Africa now number in the hundreds of millions. The system built on basic phones is becoming the continent’s financial backbone.
A Mother’s Lawsuit and the Hard Questions About Surgical Safety
A mother of six is suing her doctors and hospital after a hysterectomy allegedly led to paralysis and quadruple amputations. We examine the case and its wider questions.
When AI Advice Has a Hidden Agenda, Our Decisions Suffer
An experiment shows that when AI recommendations carry hidden agendas, people’s decisions bend — often without them noticing. We explore the psychology of machine advice.
Platforms Face a New Global Rulebook for Protecting Children Online
Mexico’s move to require platforms to shield minors from harmful content places it in a fast-growing global wave, alongside Australia and the European Union.
From Ice Age Shocks to Modern Heat: The Adaptation Story at White Sands
White Sands preserves evidence of people adapting to abrupt Ice Age climate shocks. That long view of adaptation speaks directly to communities facing modern heat and drought.
New Study Raises Questions Over Ultra-Processed Food Research Funding
A new study finds nine in ten papers disputing the definition of ultra-processed foods have industry ties. What it means for food labelling and shoppers.