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Author: Hina Dinoo

Hina Dinoo

Hina Dinoo is a Toronto–based journalist at AfricaTimes.com, covering the intersection of economy, science, and society across Africa and the world. With a background in journalism acquired in Toronto, she translates complexity into clarity. Her work highlights how systems — social, economic, and environmental — shape our shared future. Contact: [email protected]

Illustration of ancient leopard cats coexisting with early Chinese farmers.

Ancient China’s Cats Revealed: New DNA Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Their Historical Role and Origins

Illustration of archaeologists unearthing the remains of a royal palace at the Alexandrium fortress.

Archaeologists Reveal Stunning Discovery of Royal Palace Remains, Uncovering Ancient Secrets at Mountaintop Site

Illustration of displaced families seeking shelter in northern Mozambique amid escalating violence.

UN Warns of Escalating Violence in Mozambique, Forcing Over 100,000 to Flee and Highlighting Humanitarian Crisis

Illustration of the ancient Aboriginal string workshop discovered in Australia's Cape York Peninsula.

Archaeologists Uncover Australia’s Oldest String Workshop, Revealing Ancient Craftsmanship and Cultural Insights

Illustration of Dunkleosteus, the ancient sea predator with bone blades for teeth.

Prehistoric Sea Monster Unveiled: Discover the Ancient Apex Predator Wielding Bone Blades in the Ocean’s Depths

Illustration of scientists using sleep cues to alter the recall of negative memories for mental health treatment.

Scientists Reveal Simple Method to Erase Bad Memories, Promising Hope for Emotional Healing and Mental Well-being

Illustration of Richard Fishacre challenging medieval beliefs with his theories on celestial bodies and earthly elements.

Medieval Oxford Friar’s Predictions Reshape Our Understanding of Space Centuries Before the Telescope’s Invention

Illustration of the cyanobacterium Dolichospermum in Lake Erie linked to harmful algal blooms.

NASA Researchers Uncover Mysterious Discovery Beneath Lake Erie, Shedding Light on Hidden Underwater Secrets

Illustration of the A26 submarine, the world's first fifth-generation vessel, developed by Saab for advanced naval warfare.

World’s First Fifth-Generation Submarine Transforms Underwater Warfare, Bringing Unprecedented Change to Global Maritime Security

Illustration of a Bornean orangutan mother and her newborn at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Bornean Orangutan Birth at LA Zoo Sparks Hope for Species, First New Arrival in Nearly 15 Years

Illustration of the Turkestan long-eared bat rediscovered in the Karakum Desert.

Nearly Extinct Species Amazes Conservationists With Resurgence After 50 Years, Offering Hope for Biodiversity Recovery

Illustration of Maroua's empty markets during the "ghost town" protest initiated by opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary.

Opposition Leader’s Shutdown Call Sparks Immediate Response in Northern City, Reflects Growing Political Tensions

Illustration of paleontologists examining dinosaur fossils in New Mexico's San Juan Basin.

Dinosaurs Thrived Until Asteroid Struck, New Fossils Reveal Insights Into the Final Moments of Their Reign

Illustration of a giant terror bird fossil found in Colombia's Tatacoa Desert.

Terror Bird Fossil Discovery in Colombia Reveals Insights Into Ancient Predators and Prehistoric Ecosystems

Illustration of otters and beavers facing habitat threats due to UK planning reforms.

Otters Threatened as New Planning Rules Challenge Wildlife Protection, Sparking Concerns Over Rare Species Conservation

Illustration of the risks associated with consuming very hot beverages.

“It’s Hot Enough to Hurt You”: Scientists Warn That Very Hot Tea and Coffee Can Burn Your Esophagus (And Raise Cancer Risk)

Illustration of the newly discovered supergiant gold deposit beneath China's Wangu gold field in Hunan province.

“Everything Is Starting to Collapse”: Scientists Warn Coral Reefs Have Hit a Climate Tipping Point (And We May Be Next)

Illustration of Wari leaders serving psychedelic-infused beer during a diplomatic gathering.

“They Got Everyone High on Purpose”: This Ancient Empire Used Psychedelic Beer to Control Its People (and it actually worked)

Illustration of scandium-doped sodium-ion batteries enhancing energy storage efficiency.

“They Fixed the Weak Spot in Sodium Batteries”: Japanese Scientists Use Scandium to Make Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Energy Storage

Illustration of the U.S. Space Force and Gravitics' orbital aircraft carrier project for satellite deployment.

“Space Isn’t Peaceful Anymore”: The U.S. Space Force and Gravitics Reveal an Orbital Carrier Built to Dominate the Final Frontier (and It’s Real)