The Stories That Moved Us: Root of Science in 2026

Описание: Stories that move people deserve a wider audience. We open 2026 by bringing the team together to look back at the moments that stayed with us, the ideas that challenged us, and how we plan to grow African science stories this year.

From neglected tropical diseases to health funding cuts, we unpack why some conversations travelled further than others: real people, real consequences, and science that connects with everyday life.

Health shaped much of the year. We balance that weight with lessons from agriculture and food security: beekeeping for stronger ecosystems, turning invasive plants into renewable energy, and moringa farmers building value chains that support families.

Education and collaboration point us forward. A STEM programme for high school girls stood out for its confidence and creativity, showing that the future of African science is already in our classrooms.

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0:00 – Dr Anne introduces the first episode of 2026 and the team
1:55 – Kasuba reviews last year’s science and education episodes
4:20 – Treezer reflects on global health and emotional episodes
7:05 – Dr Anne highlights agriculture and food security episodes
11:15 – Treezer shares her favorite episode (HIV funding cuts)
16:00 – Kasuba on TikTok and YouTube performance of that episode
17:35 – Kasuba shares her favorite episode (Dream Women in STEM)
21:45 – Dr Anne on collaboration and science communicators
24:40 – Kasuba on visuals, editing, and storytelling goals for 2026
26:55 – Treezer on focusing on African-led research and stories
29:10 – Dr Anne outlines growth strategy and partnerships for 2026
33:40 – Dr Anne closing remarks and thanks to the team and audience

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