Ukraine war: drones are changing the conflict – both on the frontline and beyond: As Kyiv’s counteroffensive to liberate Russian-occupied territories slowly advances in Ukraine’s east, the drone war continues to escalate. Beyond the symbolic value of high-profile strikes against targets in Moscow, deep in the Russian heartland, and Novorossiysk, a key Russian port and …
Customary land governance holds in Ghana. But times are changing and not for the better: Land ownership disputes are a common feature in Ghana's legal system Wikimedia Commons Ghana went into colonisation with two broad types of customary land arrangement. In one, a traditional leader was the custodian of the land and gave his followers …
The US role in the global financial system is changing – here’s how it could affect the world’s economy: Anneka/Shutterstock The last-minute resolution of the US debt ceiling crisis recently has led to a collective sigh of relief in global financial markets. But the way it was resolved has renewed concerns about the the dominant …
Secure Citizen is changing the narrative in the fight against fraud.: Secure Citizen is changing the narrative in the fight against fraud. Fraud, identity theft and impersonation are three of the most significant risks South Africans face in an already stressful environment caused by the country’s energy crisis, a growing cost of living/unemployment crisis, and …
Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it: metamorworks/Shutterstock From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep. Many of these new technologies chase the dream of optimised slumber. They promise to help tailor our sleep schedules to fit …
Butterfly behaviour shows ways to protect natural habitats in a rapidly changing world: The Sooty blue butterfly (_Zizeeria knysna_), a common yet easily missed resident species in grassland habitats. Charl Deacon Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments – often at the expense of important habitats and species. That’s …
Climate change: farmers in Ghana can’t predict rainfall anymore, changing how they work: Established practices of Ghanaian farmers have been affected by climate change. Bernard Keraita/Flickr Climate change affects all spheres of life, particularly those aspects that depend on the environment. Farming communities are a case in point. Most often the effects of climate change …
How changing banks’ corporate social responsibility reporting could prevent future financial failures: A company's internal structure can provide protection from external events. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the failure of the biggest US lender since the 2008 global financial crisis – has created waves across the global banking system. The …
Ukraine: how uncrewed boats are changing the way wars are fought at sea: When Ukraine successfully deployed self-driving “drone” boats for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol in Crimea in September 2022 it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare. Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) have been used before, …
Men often don’t see mess like women do – changing that could make housework more equal: Even men who want to do their fair share of chores often fail to pull their weight. Koldunov/Shutterstock Picture a professional couple, Jack and Jill, who are committed to a relationship in which household responsibilities are shared evenly. Now …
Water ATMs were introduced in Ghana – and are changing the way people can access this vital resource: A water-vendor collects water in jerrycans to sell. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images Universal, safe and reliable water access is a pressing need in the global south. One-quarter of the world’s population don’t currently have access to …
Ukraine war: attitudes to women in the military are changing as thousands serve on front lines: Ruslan Lytvyn/Shutterstock Thousands of women have voluntarily joined Ukraine’s armed forces since 2014, when Russia’s occupation of Crimea and territories in eastern Ukraine began. Over the past nine years, the number of women serving in the Ukrainian military has …
Kampala, Kigali and Addis Ababa are changing fast: new book follows their distinct paths: Kampala is one of the three Eastern African cities that transformed with little historical precedence GettyImages Kampala, the Ugandan capital where I live, is naturally the city I have studied and worked on the most as an urban economist. Yet even …
Cost of living crisis: why it’s been a happy new year for UK retailers keeping up with changing shopping trends: Several UK retailers announced better than expected sales over the Christmas period. Nejron Photo/Shutterstock The significance of Christmas to retailers’ bottom lines means that updates on trading during this time are always closely watched. This …
Invasive rats are changing fish behaviour on coral reefs – new study: Invasive rats can fundamentally alter the functioning of surrounding marine ecosystems. Bluerain/Shutterstock Coral reefs are degrading rapidly to the extent that their marine inhabitants must either adapt or die. For many animals, including reef fish, behaviour is one of the first responses to …
Cosy gaming: how curling up with Animal Crossing is changing what it means to be a gamer: Cosy gaming is creating a community for gamers outside of traditional stereotypes. Shutterstock Where once the finishing touch for our sofa-based oasis may have been a book or a romantic comedy, consumers are increasingly reaching for their Nintendo …
China wants more people to eat potatoes – how changing national diets could help fix our global food crisis. Podcast: China began promoting potatoes as a staple in 2015 in an effort to combat food insecurity. chinahbzyg via Shutterstock How do you get a country to change its national diet? That’s what China has been …
Brazil’s iconic football shirt was a symbol of Bolsonaro – here’s how the World Cup is changing that: Like many extremist and authoritarian leaders before him, outgoing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro seized on national symbols during his rise to power and tried to make them his own. The national football shirt is a case in …