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Shaking Up the Dark Universe: The Dark Horses of Dark Matter | 2016
Shaking Up the Dark Universe: The Dark Horses of Dark Matter | 2016 Ambakisye-Okang Dukuzumurenyi 27 Views • 5 years ago

Forget what you think you know about dark matter. After a 30-year search for a single, as yet unidentified, species of dark matter particle that would make up some 25% of the mass of the universe, physicists are starting to consider novel explanations. Some envision invisible matter hiding within the folds of extra spatial dimensions. Others suggest not one kind of dark matter particle, but numerous species inhabiting a shadow universe. Others still conjecture that dark matter doesn’t exist, and instead propose that the laws of gravity need modification. We’ll bring together leading thinkers on dark matter—the revolutionary and conventional alike—for a distinctly unconventional discussion on the dark universe.

This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation.

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Original Program Date: June 2, 2016
MODERATOR: John Hockenberry
PARTICIPANTS: Katherine Freese, Justin Khoury, Stacy McGaugh, Neal Weiner, Lisa Randall

The discovery of Dark Matter 00:00

John Hockenberry introduction 3:50

Participant Introductions 8:10

What is dark matter? 9:59

Lets talk about WIMPs 15:15

How do we detect dark matter? 17:45

The standard model looks incomplete 28:46

So you want to take apart Newton and Einstein? 37:49

What role did dark matter play in the early universe? 48:00

Can dark matter be a super fluid? 55:15

Will we understand dark matter better if we know about its origins? 1:02:28

What is the headline for the next big dark matter discovery? 1:07:46

YOUNG SCIENTISTS FROM NIZAMIYE SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA, STEP UP FOR AFRICA'S TOMORROW
YOUNG SCIENTISTS FROM NIZAMIYE SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA, STEP UP FOR AFRICA'S TOMORROW Kɔrɔ Naka 52 Views • 1 year ago

⁣Midrand, South Africa – It wasn't just another day at Nizamiye Primary and High School. The school grounds became a vibrant hub of innovation, ideas, and hope. Over 185 projects from Grade 4 to Grade 10 learners lit up the Nizamiye Science Expo 2025, with one purpose: to solve real-world problems faced by South Africa and the continent.

Each corridor echoed passionately—from makeshift DNA labs to eco-brick construction demos, from human-powered energy generators to piezoelectric tiles that lit up with every footstep.

Tamil Hassan Binda showed us how extracting DNA doesn't need a lab—just household ingredients and curiosity.

Azaria and Sarah took energy to the streets (literally!) with tiles that generate power when you walk—imagine lighting up Joburg's sidewalks just by walking.

A young innovator designed a human-powered USB charger using a crank and dynamo to tackle load-shedding, proving that when Eskom goes dark, innovation shines.

A hydro-powered grid project reminded us of the untapped potential of Africa's rivers. At the same time, another team tackled heart health by analyzing how energy drinks affect the cardiovascular system and proposing natural alternatives like beetroot juice and green tea.

Another standout is eco-bricks, which are built from eggshells, plastic, and soil. They are strong, sustainable, and a brilliant solution to Africa's plastic waste crisis.

Why it matters:
This is more than a school expo. It's a vision of Africa led by its youth. These learners are not just studying science; they're applying it to transform communities, address power crises, improve public health, and rethink sustainability.
Initiatives like these spark the homegrown solutions that BRICS and Agenda 2063 champion, as the continent grapples with energy challenges, environmental threats, and youth unemployment.
Africa's future isn't waiting. It's being built—one school science expo at a time.

Repatriation Success Story: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon | Provost's Publications Awardee
Repatriation Success Story: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon | Provost's Publications Awardee Ọbádélé Kambon 48 Views • 1 year ago

⁣Subject: Exciting News: Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon Wins Prestigious Publication Award!

Dear Abibitumi Community,

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with you! Our esteemed colleague, Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon, has been honored with the 2024 Provost’s Publication Award for the Late-Career Best Published Work Category. This recognition is for his outstanding paper titled “400 Years? Ancestors Disappear! Historical Misorientation and Disorientation in The Year of Return and the 400 Years Narrative.”

The award was presented during the 3rd College Staff Awards ceremony held on July 12, 2024, at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana. This accolade celebrates Professor Kambon’s significant contributions to African Studies and his impactful research that continues to shape our understanding of historical narratives and their implications.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon on this remarkable achievement. His dedication, scholarly excellence, and unwavering commitment to reclaiming and preserving African history are truly inspiring. This award is a testament to his tireless efforts and profound impact in the field.

Please join us in celebrating this prestigious honor and acknowledging the outstanding work of Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon.

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Read the award-winning article here: https://obadelekambon.com/pubs..../400-years-ancestors

The Suit (Anansi Masters)
The Suit (Anansi Masters) Kwabena Ofori Osei 58 Views • 4 years ago

The Suit


The storyteller
Nana Ampadu, storyteller, musician, jury member of Ghanaian storytelling competitions
More from this storyteller: The hunter with two wives (s)



Duration: 8 min
Keywords:
Copyright video recording: © Stichting Vista Far Reaching Visuals
www.anansimasters.net

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The Anansi Masters project is a digital platform developed by Vista Far Reaching Visuals and partners. At the website http://www.anansimasters.net you can find information about the story character of Anansi or Nanzi and especially many stories. The stories originated in Africa and were exported to other parts of the world through slave trade and migration where they developed independently. In Anansi Masters, the similarities and differences between the stories and storytellers can be found. Anansi Masters initiates different activities all over the world where stories from this oral tradition can be found. Anansi Masters collaborates with writers, theatre makers, filmmakers, researchers, schools and of course with many many storytellers. Discover all the results on the Anansi Masters website!

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