PEARL MILLET: AFRICA’S 4,500-YEAR-OLD GIFT TO THE WORLD скачать в хорошем качестве

PEARL MILLET: AFRICA’S 4,500-YEAR-OLD GIFT TO THE WORLD

Step into a world where Africa’s ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge science. From the cradle of humanity to the frontiers of modern discovery, Africa continues to shape the world in ways many have never imagined. In this episode of “AFRICA: STORIES FROM SCIENCE, CULTURE & SURVIVAL,” we explore five extraordinary stories that reveal a continent of resilience, innovation, and wonder: 1. The Ancient Grain That Fed the World Travel back 4,500 years to discover how Africa’s pearl millet became a global survivor crop outlasting drought, heat, and time itself. New archaeological findings reveal its journey across continents long before global trade existed. 2. The Drunken Monkey Mystery Are chimpanzees unintentionally getting tipsy? A groundbreaking study shows African chimps consume naturally fermented fruits offering new insights into the origins of humanity’s love for alcohol. 3. Men on the Move: A New Frontline in HIV Prevention Truck drivers, fishermen, builders millions of mobile men face hidden risks on the road. A revolutionary injectable PrEP treatment may finally protect them where traditional methods have failed. 4. Surviving the Driest: The DNA of the Turkana In Northern Kenya’s unforgiving deserts, the Turkana people have evolved unique genetic adaptations that help them survive extreme dehydration offering powerful clues about human evolution. 5. Africa’s Hidden Superfoods: The Fight against Anaemia Forty-four traditional African plants packed with iron and nutrients may hold the key to ending anaemia across the continent. These drought-resistant “forgotten foods” could save millions. Join us as we uncover Africa’s remarkable legacy rooted in ancient knowledge, driven by science, and powered by survival. Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring, research-based African stories. The journey continues.