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We love to amplify African voices in STEM passionate about making a difference. Today, we celebrate everyone who has been part of the Root of Science Podcast, directly or indirectly. May we continue to question, test, create and innovate. Keep the cycle alive!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be over, but the conversation doesn’t stop here. As we step into a new month, here are a few important reminders about breast cancer, the signs to look out for and the importance of early detection. Stay informed. Know your body. Get checked.

Where are they now? We’re catching up with past Root of Science Podcast guests Youtube ://bit.ly/3VY8DRs Apple podcasts://bit.ly/4iysj77 Spotify ://bit.ly/4i9pRml

Last month, Palesa Motaung joined us on Root of Science. This week, we’re getting to know her beyond the field! 👀 What does she get up to when she’s not measuring soil pH? Find out in this Guest Spotlight, catch up on here Watch: bit.ly/4ydvWow

ccess to farmers. Practical experience. Visibility. So, why should big research institutions partner with start-ups? Palesa Motaung, founder of Bread, shares her take. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4ydvWow

X How do smallholder farmers decide what price to put on their produce? A study confirmed that pricing is a challenge. Could a chatbot help? Palesa Motaung explores the role of tech in agriculture. Watch : bit.ly/4ydvWow

Are we focusing too much on building Agritech tools and not enough on understanding farming? Palesa Motaung explains why the value chain needs to come first. Before you build, understand inputs, farm operations, transport, markets and buyers. Watch bit.ly/4ydvWow

Michael Audu highlights malaria drug resistance: the same drugs that worked incredibly well for years are exactly why resistance is now spreading. Textbook evolutionary pressure, playing out in real time. YouTube: bit.ly/4xkuekR

Malaria drug resistance is moving fast. Africa needs to move faster. New antimalarial drugs offer hope — but can African countries work together to ensure they reach the people who need them before resistance catches up? Watch ; [bit.ly/4xkuekR]

Are Africa’s health systems ready for the next generation of antimalarials? Dr Anne Chisa talks to Nigerian malaria policy researcher Michael Audu about drug resistance, Ganaplacide-Lumefantrine, Nigeria’s malaria burden, and his Africa Readiness Index (ARI).

Is a malaria-free Africa possible?On #WorldMosquitoDay, we revisited an important conversation with Susan Rumisha, Principal Research Scientist & Lead, Malaria Atlas Project, Dar Node, on gender-sensitive approaches and AI-powered innovation. bit.ly/3OYrsgp