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This 25-year-old has manufactured Nigeria’s first carbon fiber sports cars
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Well-meaning individuals often make poor choices when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint. (Shutterstock) Seth Wynes, University of British…
Nigeria’s anti-piracy law misses the mark
Nigeria’s June 2019 law on piracy and other maritime offences is an important step in securing the country’s coastline and…
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AI technologies — like police facial recognition — discriminate against people of colour
Facial recognition algorithms are usually tested using white faces, which results in the technology being unable to differentiate between racialized…
'How to live in a pandemic' is the type of university class we need during COVID-19
Health is a complex issue that requires an interdisciplinary approach to study and teach. (Shutterstock) Andrea Charise, University of Toronto;…
Internet shutdowns in Africa threaten democracy and development
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PhD students can benefit from non-academic mentors' outside perspectives
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