travelBest Nestin’: Luxurious Treetop Bird Nest Suite
Segera Retreat offers jaded safari-goers a luxurious, jumbo-sized and sustainable Bird Nest suite set above the…
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africaWorld’s Last Northern White Rhino Guarded 24/7
Sudan, the world's last male Northern White Rhino, has been placed under a round-the-clock guard at the Ol Pejeta…
solar powerArchitecture For a Change: Off-Grid Prefab Pod in Africa
In a rural area of South Africa, where most settlements are outside the transmission grid and urban…
renewable energyGirls in Africa Build Urine-Powered Generator
Four young girls in Africa have created a generator that can produce power from human urine. Teenagers Duro-Aina…
natureKeep Calm and Carrion: 8 Amazing Vultures
Vultures may be ugly birds and their lifestyles are of the “hold your nose” variety but as nature's clean-up…
environmentBark Bottles: 8 Sweet Species of the Bulbous Baobab Tree
Twisted, bloated, yet often displaying otherworldly beauty, the ancient Baobab tree has survived and spread by…
Nature & EcosystemsWhale Valley-Egypt’s Evolutionary Showcase
In the valley of the whales, the fossils tell a story: one of evolution, of a species moving from land to sea over…
Nature & Ecosystems12 of Africa’s Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders
A diverse continent with an amazing variety of wildlife, habitats, climates and civilizations, Africa is home to…
Green ArchitectureLow Tech to High Concept: 3 Ideas for Water in Africa
Most of us don’t think much about taking a bath, washing the car or setting up a sprinkler to water the lawn.…
historyFission for Explanations: Gabon’s Natural Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear power is a controversial topic among people who care for the environment, but nature was creating nuclear…
foodSlime Stew, Anyone? Giant Snails Battle Malnutrition
(image via: WAG Malawi) Iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition are among the most serious health concerns in…
