South Africa in the news: Drama : The Answer in the Ash: The year is 2030, and the world has succumbed to a drought-ridden, war-ravaged apocalypse. South Africa’s once beautiful landscape has been reduced to dust and dry trees. A group of four survivors are …: “South Africa” – BingNews Retirement, resignation or retrenchment: Navigating …
When companies go bust, the law does little to help suppliers get repaid – here’s a possible answer: Insolvency is stalking many UK businesses in the wake of coronavirus and Brexit. This has been particularly visible in retail, with 2021 already seeing stationery chain Paperchase in administration and former high-street leaders Debenhams and Topshop being mopped …
Border closures are not the answer to the UK’s coronavirus crisis: Borders have moved, not uncommonly for the UK, to the forefront of public discussion in 2021. The home secretary, Priti Patel, recently expressed rare contrition for the failure to close borders in March 2020 – a point on which Labour leader Keir Starmer took …
Starfish: rare fossil helps answer the mystery of how they evolved arms: Starfish are one of the most recognisable animals on our planet. Yellowj/shutterstock.com A chance discovery of a beautifully preserved fossil in the desert landscape of Morocco has solved one of the great mysteries of biology and palaeontology: how starfish evolved their arms. Starfish …
Access to urban parks is far from equal – fining people who travel to reach nature is not the answer: Bignai/Shutterstock Two women were recently issued with a £200 fine by Derbyshire police for driving five miles to a local reservoir for a walk. While the fine has since been rescinded, the case has prompted …
What’s the purpose of university? Your answer may depend on how much it costs you: Rawpixel.com?Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the university sector under greater scrutiny. In some cases, this has prompted new conversations about the purpose of higher education. These have included the extent to which universities are upholding their commitment to public …
Sustainable cities after COVID-19: are Barcelona-style green zones the answer?: Part of Barcelona's Eixample district. marchello74/Shutterstock The lockdowns and restrictions introduced to control the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in huge changes to urban life. Previously bustling city centres remain empty, shunned in favour of suburban or rural areas where social distancing is easier and …
Is our most distant animal relative a sponge or a comb jelly? Our study provides an answer: Tube sponge (Porifera). kaschibo/Shutterstock The theory of evolution shows that all of life stems from a single root and that we are related, more or less distantly, to every other living thing on Earth. Our closest ancestors, as …
5G is here! We answer the questions and debunk the myths!: There has been a lot of talk and uncertainty surrounding 5G. With questions like; what is 5G, how does it work, what are the risks, when and where will it be available, and what will it cost? Fake news may even have you believing …
Music is the Answer 3rd Birthday with Dave Seaman & Steve Parry 5hr – a Music interest event taking place on 2021-03-27 16:00:00 in United Kingdom 3 years old,no tantrums from us, just fun, games and tremendous music Joining us on the night will be Selador top men, Dave Seaman and Steve Parry. at Mains …
Wireless access the answer for SME’s: Farhad Suleman, CEO For most small to medium enterprises (SME’s), access to excellent, reliable internet is of utmost importance. Farhad Suleman, CEO of SimpliConnect, explains why microwave wireless access is the best alternative to fibre in areas with no fibre coverage, especially for SMEs. Simple and reliable is certainly …
Solar power stations in space could be the answer to our energy needs: Artist impression of a solar disk in space. NASA It sounds like science fiction: giant solar power stations floating in space that beam down enormous amounts of energy to Earth. And for a long time, the concept – first developed by the …
Why resilience isn’t always the answer to coping with challenging times: The word “resilience” has been used frequently throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Medics, business leaders and teachers have all been encouraged to build resilience in order to address the needs of their communities. However, advocating resilience in the current context may not be the best …
Britain needs to grow more trees – are sheep farms the answer?: WilsonImages / shutterstock Britain’s green fields and “wild” uplands may have become important parts of the national heritage, but they are landscapes wholly created by people. There’s no reason to think of these areas as precious natural resources to be preserved at all …
South Africa in the news: Weight of runs provides answer for Stoinis: But he missed out on selection for white-ball series against India, South Africa and New Zealand. “It can be frustrating,” Stoinis said. “You go through phases. We’re so busy as cricketers, we’re in …: “South Africa” – BingNews Egypt: Contentious issues linger on …
South Africa in the news: David Mabuza still too ill to answer questions in parliament: DA national spokesperson Solly Malatsi has called on the surgeon-general of South Africa, Lt-Gen Zola Dabula, to give urgent public clarity on the state of Mabuza’s health. Malatsi said this was …: “South Africa” – BingNews Pollywog in search of …
Just how sensitive is the climate to increased carbon dioxide? Scientists are narrowing in on the answer: NASA/Reid Wiseman At the dawn of the industrial revolution, the Earth’s atmosphere contained 278 parts of CO? per million. Today, after more than two and a half centuries of fossil fuel use, that figure is around 414 parts …
Why going camping could be the answer to your lockdown holiday woes: Pexels For many of us, the forced confinement of lockdown has reiterated the importance of being out and about in nature – along with the benefits it can bring. So as the UK begins to reopen, it’s likely that many people will be …