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Meet the Nigerian biologist who found rare tiny bat species thought to be extinct
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (621+ words) In 2016, during her PhD field expedition in the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary of south-east Nigeria, Nigerian biologist Iroro Tanshi made a groundbreaking discovery. While trapping bats near a roost, she encountered a unique specimen that stood out due to its…...
Newly discovered species named after Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (590+ words) A new species of marine mollusk has been named after Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha by the Spanish researcher Jesus Ortea. In his published work Historias de la Bioadversidad (translated into English as Biodiversity Stories), Ortea described the new species, Aldisa…...
Meet Atlas, the humanoid robot that made waves at the World Cup, delivering game ball
1+ week, 1+ day ago (568+ words) Atlas, the humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, made a striking appearance during the match between Brazil and Norway. This ultra-flexible robotic biped not only showcased its capabilities by kicking off the second half but also handed the match ball…...
Artemis II mission: Ghana to honor astronaut Christina Koch, citing her ties to the African country
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (405+ words) Ghana will formally honor American astronaut Christina Koch following a record-breaking journey to the Moon and her ties to the West African country. The Ghanaian government is preparing to recognize her connection to the country and her role in a…...
How this HBCU graduate built an AI tool that determines exactly when to leave for the airport
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (693+ words) Ke’Shawn Alexander, a Product Manager and Builder now residing in Atlanta, GA, and originally from Washington, D.C., has developed an AI-powered trip intelligence tool. This innovation is designed to help travelers determine exactly when to leave for the airport. Alexander’s…...
These Spelman students developed PlantGPT, the AI system that lets you talk to your plants to monitor their health
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (792+ words) A team of Spelman students and alumni, led by 2024 biology graduate Grace Burch, developed an AI project called PlantGPT aimed at improving plant health. Started in August 2023, this initiative utilized the resources of the Arthur M. Blank Spelman Innovation Lab, with…...
Inspired by tragedy, founder develops device that can detect pathogens on surfaces within minutes
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (804+ words) Darrell Marshall, a Detroit native, discovered his passion for science at just five years old. Growing up in the challenging environment of 1980s and 1990s Detroit, raised by a single mother, he identified science as his guiding light, a journey that his…...
Gates Foundation, OpenAI announce $50M initiative to support healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa with AI Tools
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (677+ words) The Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched “Horizon 1000,” a $50 million initiative to integrate AI into healthcare systems across sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership, funded jointly by the two organizations with technology and technical support, aims to equip 1,000 primary healthcare clinics with…...
‘We all know the struggles’: This HBCU alum has created a simple braiding machine for hairstylists
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (621+ words) Chisom Okwor, a Google software engineer and founder, is transforming hair braiding with her new automated handheld braiding device—Braidiant. Okwor has successfully secured substantial funding for her product. This includes a notable $20,000 grant from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Prize,…...
Dr. Gladys West, the mathematician who helped design GPS technology, dies aged 95
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (770+ words) Dr. Gladys West, the trailblazing mathematician who played a pivotal role in birthing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. Per The Zebra, West was surrounded by her family when she passed away. The…...