africa
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In This Exclusive Peek At Nnedi Okorafor’s Remote Control, A Magical Teen Flexes Her Terrifying Powers
It’s no secret that we here at Gizmodo Nnedi Okorafor”a Nebula and Hugo winner who pens sci-fi and fantasy tales for both YA and adult readers. We’re thrilled to present the cover reveal and an exclusive excerpt for her upcoming novella, Remote Control.
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All Humans Are A Little Bit Neanderthal, According To New Research
We’re all a little Neanderthal. That’s the conclusion of a study that used a new statistical technique to revise estimates of the degree to which modern humans have retained Neanderthal DNA. The research suggests that even people of African descent have Neanderthal heritage, something that was previously in doubt.
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Internet Shutdowns Are Now Just Another Weapon In The Dictator’s Arsenal
Last month, two high-ranking Ethiopian officials were murdered in an attempted coup. The consequences of the murders quickly rippled out into cyberspace, a bloody illustration of the diverging lines between the internet and the physical world.
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Cyclone Idai Poised To Become Southern Hemisphere’s Deadliest Tropical Storm, With More Than 1,000 Feared Dead
Cyclone Idai is on track to becoming the deadliest tropical cyclone on record for the Southern Hemisphere. The storm, which struck the southeastern coast of Africa with the strength of a Category 2 hurricane last week, almost obliterated the city of Beira in Mozambique, home to some 500,000 people.