Science in Africa Tenth Edition
Warm greetings from Science in Africa
A warm welcome to all new subscribers to Africa's first online science
magazine. We are delighted to report that since January we have received
close on half a million hits and are showcasing African science to a growing
number of countries each month.
The tenth edition of Science in Africa is now live. Please visit the site at
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za or visit the links below.
"Super Foods" for South Africa. The country is getting set to enforce
mandatory fortification of staple foods such as wheat and maize. Find out
about plans for the most extensive nutrient fortification of food ever
embarked on in the region.
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/fortify.htm. In the
meantime, food scientists are keeping tabs on aflatoxin infected maize.
What's the good news: local or imported? Find out at
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/maize.htm
Onto more delectable edibles: the abalone, a tasty treat from the sea gets a
new lease on life. Keeping abalone farmers happy and these tasty treats on
our plates, scientists identify some of the factors vital to abalone
survival. http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/abalone.htm. But
not everyone has the good fortune to be able to enjoy these riches of the
seas. Seafood allergies. Find out about one of the first African studies to
examine the culprits
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/allergy.htm.
Scientists may be great innovators, but how do they fare as entrepeneurs?
Not very good it seems. Putting their money where their mouth is, is
Catalyst Innovation Incubator at
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/catalyst.htm. What about
design and technology? Nurturing these developmental skills are SABS at
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/sabs.htm.
"In a bookless society, why start with books?" Give developing countries
computers and telecommunications
instead!http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/books.htm. And when
that happens, provide scientists with full access to scientific journals and
databases online.
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/journals.htm. Communication
of information is vital. And that is precisely why science journalism has
come a long way. "There was a time when the Environment Correspondent and
the Science Editor... sat in little cubby-holes...alongside the...Obituaries
Editor. No more."
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/writing.htm.
Rural people are more likely to consult a traditional healer than a medical
practitioner. Do these medicinal herbs have a place in modern medicine? Find
out at http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/november/herbs.htm before
finding out how scientists are giving African soils a boost with rock
phosphates, organic matter and the right chemistry.
Visit the the rest of the magazine for tips on good science teaching,
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/teaching.htm news of competitions,
jobs, funding and upcoming events in science while young cyberkids can
explore the science in music with Science in Africa's science granny
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2001/granny/nov.htm.
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>From the Science in Africa, team, we hope that you enjoy our tenth monthly
edition.
Thank you for your continued support.
Until next month,
Janice Limson and Garth Cambray.
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Dr Janice Limson
Editor-in-chief, Science in Africa
Box 696
6140 Grahamstown
South Africa
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