Why is our home galaxy called the Milky Way?
Our home galaxy is called the Milky Way because it appears as a milky band of light across the night sky, a phenomenon that has inspired myths and names across cultures. The…
Neonic pesticides ‘worse for bees than previously thought’
A Canadian field study suggests that the negative effects of neonicotinoids on bee colonies are worse than previously thought.…
Science and tech minister’s plans to bridge Nigeria’s technology gap
Nigeria's Minister for Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu joins CNBC Africa from the floor of the NSE to give us an update on the Ministry's plans to bridge Nigeria's technology gaps.…
Israeli-developed device aims to replace doctors, cut primary care costs
An Israeli telemedicine company is looking to replace some of the billions of face-to-face doctor visits, with a new device that allows patients an accurate self-examination from home.…
Moroccan scientists develop machine that milks scorpions
Moroccan researchers design a 'scorpion-milking' device that safely and quickly extracts venom from the glands of the arachnid, with the aim of aiding cancer research.…
How Nigeria’s pioneer status will impact tech sector
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder and MD of Flutterwave joins CNBC Africa to discuss how the pioneer status tax exemption policy can impact Nigeria’s tech space.…
Digital switch over NBC launches Kaduna phase
Digital switch over NBC launches Kaduna phase.…
New polymer “walks” in light
Scientists in the Netherlands and United States have developed a new polymer that can undulate and move itself forward under the influence of light.…
Google’s diversity battle goes public
A male Google employee wrote a memo slamming the company’s politically correct culture, saying that it ignores differences between the sexes.…
Apple said to ready watch with cellular connection
Apple Inc. is planning to release a version of its smartwatch later this year that can connect directly to cellular networks, a move designed to reduce the device’s reliance on the iPhone,…
New app brings mom & pop pizzerias into the digital age
Ilir Sela took his passion for pizza and created a delivery app, Slice, that targets the tens of thousands of under served small town pizza shops nationwide trying to hold their own…