Africa

Dating of a mysterious South African skeleton might upend ideas on where our species first evolved

Study finds evidence of the MERS virus in camels from Sudan and Ethiopia, raising concerns that patients in Africa may have been overlooked

Authors of report on science of homosexuality decry its interpretation by Uganda president

In letter to Obama, Yoweri Museveni cites scientific report as basis for criminalizing homosexuality

South African leader was initially silent on epidemic, but ultimately became influential voice

Years later, orphans of trauma don't react appropriately to threats

Third study in less than 2 years attempts to elucidate strange formations

Despite confinement and expense, Africa's cats tend to do better in reserves with barriers

Results of a new census reveal massive declines due to illegal ivory poaching

Fish invades volcanic islands off coast of Africa

Animals could play a crucial role in transmitting the tropical disease

Largest study to date tracks impact of poaching on African populations

Phase III trial of the most advanced candidate shows just 31% protection for babies

Researchers uncover the secret to their song

What do pachyderms talk about at the ol' watering hole?

A deadly strain may have ridden the coattails of the AIDS epidemic