Ancient pollen grains found in sediment cores dating back thousands of years are helping scientists to shed light on South Africa’s past and future climates. For tonight's Weird and Wonderful feature, we are joined by Dr Lynne Quick, a palynologist, who is currently working on the development of new paleoenvironmental records in Southern Africa and Prof Jonny Peter, Head of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at the UCT Lung Institute explains how the study of both ancient and present-day pollen can help to inform future climate models and conservation efforts to protect SA’s unique biomes.

Ancient pollen grains found in sediment cores dating back thousands of years are helping scientists to shed light on South Africa&rsquo;s past and future climates. For tonight's Weird and Wonderful feature, we are joined by Dr Lynne Quick, a palynologist, who is currently working on the development of new paleoenvironmental records in Southern Africa and Prof Jonny Peter, Head of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at the UCT Lung Institute explains how the study of both ancient and present-day pollen can help to inform future climate models and conservation efforts to protect SA&rsquo;s unique biomes.

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Weird & Wonderful Feature: How ancient pollen can predict our future climate and what we need to do to conserve SA's rich biome

In recent years, the conflict in Sudan has evolved, fueled by a number of factors including economic disparity, regional interests, and the aftermath of the Darfur crisis. The struggle for control and influence has resulted in violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises, impacting millions of lives across the country. Efforts to resolve the conflict and establish lasting peace remain elusive. To discuss the latest on the conflict, we’re joined by John Mukum Mbaku, Economics professor at Weber State University in the US.

In recent years, the conflict in Sudan has evolved, fueled by a number of factors including economic disparity, regional interests, and the aftermath of the Darfur crisis. The struggle for control and influence has resulted in violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises, impacting millions of lives across the country. Efforts to resolve the conflict and establish lasting peace remain elusive. To discuss the latest on the conflict, we’re joined by John Mukum Mbaku, Economics professor at Weber State University in the US.

Africa At A Glance: Understanding the dynamics of ongoing conflict in Sudan

In this current affairs feature we look at an interesting opinion article titled ”Two faced leaders’ written by Bhekisisa Mncube whose questioning the some of the leaders that campaign for the upcoming elections and the tactics they’re using to get sympathy votes from potential voters. Bhekisisa asked this questions to our president “My leader, are you confident that your face alone, without the ever-smiling and charismatic former president Nelson Mandela beside you, will win you the election on May 29?”.   Bhekisisa Mncube, an author, a regular columnist for The Witness, a content creator, and a frequent political commentator on ENCA. His latest book, The Ramaphosa Chronicles, joins us to talk about his latest article.

In this current affairs feature we look at an interesting opinion article titled ”Two faced leaders’ written by Bhekisisa Mncube whose questioning the some of the leaders that campaign for the upcoming elections and the tactics they’re using to get sympathy votes from potential voters. Bhekisisa asked this questions to our president “My leader, are you confident that your face alone, without the ever-smiling and charismatic former president Nelson Mandela beside you, will win you the election on May 29?”.   Bhekisisa Mncube, an author, a regular columnist for The Witness, a content creator, and a frequent political commentator on ENCA. His latest book, The Ramaphosa Chronicles, joins us to talk about his latest article.

Current Affairs: Two faced leaders

If you’ve experienced trauma during the first years of your life, you might look at and experience adult relationships/marriage in a certain way. Perhaps you don’t feel safe all the time, or maybe you face conflict with hesitation or avoidance. These are all natural and valid possibilities. If you’re feeling this way or experience challenges, know that you are not alone. In this evening’s session on ‘In Conversation with Dr Eve” we talk about “How childhood trauma impacts marriage”.

If you’ve experienced trauma during the first years of your life, you might look at and experience adult relationships/marriage in a certain way. Perhaps you don’t feel safe all the time, or maybe you face conflict with hesitation or avoidance. These are all natural and valid possibilities. If you’re feeling this way or experience challenges, know that you are not alone. In this evening’s session on ‘In Conversation with Dr Eve” we talk about “How childhood trauma impacts marriage”.

Weird & Wonderful Feature: How ancient pollen can predict our future climate and what we need to do to conserve SA's rich biome

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