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Kenya conference showcases technology to help people with disabilities - In Africa, about 15% of the population faces disability challenges despite advancements in technology. Limited infrastructure and high cost of assistive tech create barriers to digital access, leading to exclusion. A conference in Nairobi this week aims to help change that. Mohammed Yusuf reports.
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New TB vaccine being tested in South Africa holds hope for millions -- A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against tuberculosis. The new vaccine could become the first to help prevent pulmonary TB, the most common form of the disease, in adolescents and adults. Zaheer Cassim has the story.1 day ago
LogOn: Robots play bigger roles in marine workforce -- Seafaring robots are increasingly used for tasks ranging from ocean exploration to rescue missions. Matt Dibble has the latest in this week's episode of LogOn.2 days ago
Dazzling auroras fade from skies as sunspot turns away -- Since Friday, the most powerful solar storm to strike our planet in more than two decades has lit up night skies in the US, Tasmania, the Bahamas and other places13 hours ago
UN report: Illegal wildlife trafficking is stubbornly prevalent3 days ago
In photos: stunning displays of aurora borealis -- Brilliant purple, green, yellow and pink hues of the northern lights were reported in Germany, Switzerland, London, and the United States, Canada and other parts of the world.3 days ago
First patient to get gene-edited pig kidney transplant dies -- In a world first, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in March successfully transplanted the genetically edited pig kidney into Slayman, who was 62 years old at the time and suffering from end-stage kidney disease1 day ago
US reveals proposal to loosen restrictions on marijuana13 hours ago
Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe17 hours ago
US working to get trapped American doctors out of Gaza, White House says1 day ago
Fewer US overdose deaths reported last year, but experts still cautious1 day ago
Shrinking Caspian Sea worries environmental activists1 day ago
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