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How Nigeria lost its textile market to Chinese imports

Nigeria's textile production was once a vibrant, booming sector and a key part of its economy. But the industry has since been brought to its knees by cheap imports from China. Is there a chance of recovery?

21/03/2025

Crucial mRNA vaccine research at risk in the US

Scientists in the US who do research on mRNA technology worry their funding may be cut under President Trump. mRNA technology is the basis for COVID- and other vaccines and could play a role in cancer treatment.

21/03/2025

Fact check: Do transgender women athletes have an advantage in sports competitions?

Many sports federations now have more exclusions for the women's category to limit the participation of transgender athletes. The question of what is fair and what is not is a hot topic in the sports world.

19/03/2025

Japan returns to semiconductor arena now dominated by Taiwan

Tokyo is actively working to revive Japan's semiconductor industry after decades of relying on imports. But reclaiming the nation's superpower status in this sector is still a distant dream.

19/03/2025

Promised UAE investment in Brazil: Will it benefit favelas?

The United Arab Emirates wants to invest more in Brazil. The focus is not only on raw materials but also on infrastructure projects, including in favelas. But what is in it for the UAE?

18/03/2025

Norbert Cyffer: The linguist who built bridges between Europe and Nigeria

Norbert Cyffer, who brought global attention to Nigeria’s linguistic diversity, has died aged 81. His passing raises questions about the future of African language studies in Europe.

18/03/2025

The Nigerian linguist who brought Europe and Africa closer

Norbert Cyffer, who brought global attention to Nigeria’s linguistic diversity, has died aged 81. His passing raises questions about the future of African language studies in Europe.

18/03/2025

Stranded astronauts: How space affects the body

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore expected to be in space for days, not nine months. Here's what radiation and weird gravity do to the body.

17/03/2025

Fog harvesting: getting water out of thin air

Fog is a cheap and abundant source of fresh water, especially in remote dry regions. And it also has great potential for cities. How fog collection works and where it is already being used.

14/03/2025