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EartherA Massive Elephant Herd Has ‘Taken Everyone by Surprise’ in Its Return to Virunga National Park
In a rare sign that not everything is terrible, elephants are returning to Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1980, the lush 3,000-square-mile (7,770-square-kilometer) park was home to an estimated 8,000 elephants. Yet in recent years, the area has seen an increased presence of rebel militia groups that poach the … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsA Tense Traveler Awaits a Crucial Meeting in This First Look at West Africa-Inspired Fantasy Son of the Storm
A new epic fantasy begins this spring with Suyi Davies Okungbowa’s Son of the Storm, the first book in the Nigerian author’s Nameless Republic trilogy, which takes inspiration from pre-colonial West Africa. Today, io9 has a first look at the stunningly beautiful cover, and a first peek inside this exciting new title. Here’s a brief … Continued
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io9A Young Girl Becomes One With the Sea in This New South African Animated Series
Thousands of miles away from Hollywood, a new heroine is being born. Her name is Isaura. She’s from Mozambique, can breathe underwater and talk to turtles, and wants to save the planet. Isaura is the titular character of a new animated show by Cape Town, South Africa-based animation studio Lucan. The project is currently in … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsA Young Soldier Proves Her Might in a First Glimpse at North Africa-Inspired Debut Fantasy The Unbroken
The destinies of two women—one, a soldier; the other, a princess—become intertwined in C.L. Clark’s debut, The Unbroken, a fantasy tale set in a desert kingdom inspired by North Africa. The novel won’t be out until March, but io9 has an exclusive look at the gorgeous cover and the reveal of the thrilling first chapter. … Continued
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ScienceHealthSecond-Largest Ebola Outbreak in History Is Finally Over
Local health officials and the World Health Organization today finally declared the end of an outbreak of Ebola that had plagued the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa for nearly two years. It was the second-largest outbreak of the deadly viral disease in recorded history, infecting over 3,400 people and killing 2,280. The good … Continued
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ScienceHuman HistoryHundreds of Fossilized Human Footprints Provide a Glimpse of Ancient Life in Africa
Over 400 fossilized human footprints have been discovered in Tanzania, representing the largest collection of human prints ever found in Africa. Dating back some 10,000 years, the footprints offer a snapshot of life during the Late Pleistocene, including possible divisions of labor based on sex. New research published in Scientific Reports describes hundreds of fossilized … Continued
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ScienceHuman HistoryThree African Skeletons Found in Mexico Show Horrors of Early Slavery in the New World
Three skeletons belonging to African individuals have been uncovered at a mass grave in Mexico City. They represent some of the first African people to be forcibly relocated to the New World. An interdisciplinary analysis of these remains is shedding new light on this grim period of history and the harsh conditions endured by the … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsIn This Exclusive Peek at Nnedi Okorafor’s Remote Control, a Magical Teen Flexes Her Terrifying Powers
It’s no secret that we here at io9 are huge fans of Nigerian American author Nnedi Okorafor—a Nebula and Hugo winner who pens sci-fi and fantasy tales for both YA and adult readers. We’re thrilled to present the cover reveal and an exclusive excerpt for her upcoming novella, Remote Control. Here’s a brief summary of … Continued
By Cheryl Eddy
