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Princeton University Professor Says Nature Conservation Is More Complex Than We Thought [VIDEO]

May 02, 2017 AM EDT A photo of a lone white rhinoceros captures the attention of students while they discuss poaching and environmental protection.

Scientists Reveal Origin Of Indonesian Hobbits Linked To Homo Erectus Or Homo Habilis [VIDEO]

Apr 25, 2017 PM EDT The study suggests the species could have branched off as early as 1.75 million years ago. Dr. Argue said it's possible that they evolved in Africa then migrated.

Stephen Curry Speaks At Liberty University For Humanitarian Initiative

Mar 02, 2017 AM EST Stephen Curry has partnered with Kick'n It and Liberty University to donate shoes to needy communities in Africa.

Kenyan University Students Create Solar Motorbikes

Dec 27, 2016 AM EST Three students from a university in Kenya have created solar-powered bikes that car run for a long distance on a single charge.

Makerere University To Resume Full Operations Next Month

Dec 26, 2016 AM EST Makerere University is set to begin classes again next month.

African University Shut Down After Student And Staff Protest

Nov 04, 2016 AM EDT Makerere University was shut down by Uganda president Yoweri Museveni.

Making Travel Plans, Students? Here are 20 Places to Visit in Your 20s

Oct 28, 2016 AM EDT Sure there are financial challenges, travel while you’re young and take advantage of school breaks. Plan that next trip now!

’Beauty And The Beast’ Actress Emma Watson Says Child Marriage Hinders Girls' Education

Oct 13, 2016 AM EDT Emma Watson continues to fight for girls everywhere.

Earlier Stone Age Artifacts Unearthed in South Africa

Jul 25, 2014 AM EDT An international team of researchers have unearthed tens of thousands of Earlier Stone Age artifacts at an archaeological site in Kathu, Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Congo Rainforest Lose Green Cover Due to Climate Change, Study

Apr 24, 2014 AM EDT Africa’s Congo rainforest has experienced drastic loss of greenness in the past decade due to climate change, according to University at Albany and State University of New York study.

Genome Analysis Confirms Interbreeding Between Neanderthals and Eurasians

Apr 09, 2014 AM EDT A new genome analysis method has confirmed interbreeding between Neanderthals and ancestors of Eurasians, according to a new University of Edinburgh study.

Frankincense, Popular Christmas Gift, Effective in Killing Ovarian Cancer Cells, Study

Dec 20, 2013 AM EST Leicester University researchers have found a cure for ovarian cancer in an aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree. Researchers said that AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid), a ...

Mystery of the 'Fairy Circles' in The Namib Desert Revealed: Research

Sep 06, 2013 AM EDT Michael Cramer at the University of Cape Town in South Africa has resolved the mystery behind the formation of millions of strange round patches of barren land called 'fairy circles' that are found ...

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