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Which science stories travelled the furthest last year? From neglected tropical diseases and health funding cuts to beekeeping, moringa farmers, and girls in STEM, we reflect on the conversations that mattered most. YouTube: bit.ly/4aUEO9v #AfricanScience #SciComm

Which science stories travelled the furthest last year? From neglected tropical diseases and health funding cuts to beekeeping, moringa farmers, and girls in STEM, we reflect on the conversations that mattered most. YouTube: bit.ly/4aUEO9v #AfricanScience #SciComm

International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Root of Science Media amplifies African women scientists. Partner with us or nominate a woman scientist to feature on our platforms. #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #AfricanScience #sciencecommunication

Happy New Year from Root of Science Media. Thank you to every listener, reader, viewer, scientist, innovator, partner, and supporter. We amplify African voices in STEM and bridge research, innovation, and society. In the year ahead, we’ll continue sharing impactful conversations.

Five months ago, we launched our second podcast series, #RootedInHealth II, highlighting key global health issues. This magazine also features special non-series episodes and our producer’s journey with one of Africa’s biggest science podcasts. Happy holidays!

Africa carries 40% of the global NTD burden, driven by long-term issues like unsafe water, weak sanitation, and underfunded healthcare. Michael Ofire shares insights on tackling NTDs in our latest episode.

A tree, a hall, even a small classroom can become a working chemistry lab. Learn about the CIA kit and its impact on science education in Africa.  Watch now: bit.ly/4isze0e #ScienceEducation #STEMAfrica #ChemistryInAction #ScienceForAll #africanscience

Imagine turning a tree, hall, or small classroom into a working chemistry lab. In this episode, Anne and Viloshnee discuss the CIA kit and how it is transforming science education across Africa. Watch now: bit.ly/4isze0e #ScienceEducation #STEMAfrica #ChemistryInAction

What if any safe space could become a functioning chemistry lab? Anne Chisa speaks with Viloshnee Singh about the CIA kit empowering schools without labs to teach real science. Watch here: bit.ly/4isze0e #ScienceEducation #ChemistryInAction #STEMAfrica #AfricanScience

Have you seen our latest episode yet? In this epeisode, Anne Chisa and Michael Ofire discuss neglected tropical diseases and the impact on communities and the African-led solutions shaping progress. Watch now: bit.ly/4qV6q46

Why are neglected tropical diseases still neglected? Anne Chisa and Michael Ofire unpack the impact on communities and the African-led solutions shaping progress. Watch now: bit.ly/4qV6q46  #NTDs #PublicHealth

NTDs affect over a billion people, yet they remain hidden and misunderstood. Anne Chisa speaks with Michael Ofire on how policy and community action can change the future. Watch now: bit.ly/4qV6q46  #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #GlobalHealth #NTDs

Have you considered getting into beekeeping? What initiatives exist to support aspiring beekeepers? In our latest episode, Albert explores these opportunities and more. Watch now: bit.ly/3L8UpYx #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Beekeeping #STEM

When bees meet technology. Albert Mutangiri, beekeeper and CEO of Blue Bean Software, built HivePulse, a smart system using sensors and data to protect bees and improve food security. Watch: bit.ly/3L8UpYx #AgriTech #Innovation #STEM

The vision for Tibu Health was born from a personal struggle with accessing care. In our latest episode, Dr. Karl Daniel shares how TIBU is reimagining healthcare with a hybrid model. Watch now: bit.ly/4gJuOB0 #HealthcareInnovation #TIBUHealth

1 doctor for every 5,000 people in Kenya. Long queues. High costs. Limited access. In our latest episode, Dr. Karl Daniel shares how TIBU Health is reshaping care with in-person services, pharmacies, mobile clinics & telemedicine. Watch now: bit.ly/4gJuOB0

1 doctor for every 5,000 people in Kenya. Long queues. High costs. Limited access. In our upcoming episode, Dr. Karl Daniel shares how TIBU Health is reshaping care with in-person services, pharmacies, mobile clinics & telemedicine. Stay tuned: bit.ly/4adMfqi

This Thursday we’re going Live!  Join us as to unpack Africa’s digital health future. With long queues, rising costs, and barriers to in-person care, access remains a challenge for many.

Maboang Matlou turned a family farm into a thriving moringa business addressing nutrition, climate change, and economic growth. Learn how she did it and learn how you can start too: bit.ly/4641OAn #Moringa #FoodSecurity #Agroprocessing #RootOfSciencePodcast #Superfoods

Maboang Matlou, founder of Lefakong Farm, shares her journey transforming a family farm into a thriving moringa enterprise that addresses nutrition, climate change, and economic development simultaneously. Stay tuned: YouTube: bit.ly/4adMfqi #Moringa #stem #Superfoods