South Africa in the news: COVID-19: Kent B117 coronavirus variant spreads easier but doesn’t make you sicker, say researchers: The COVID variant first detected in Kent spreads more easily but does not increase disease severity, according to two studies. Known as B117, it is now dominant in the US, the UK and a number of other …
Why a more equal world would be easier to decarbonise: Andrey Armyagov / Shutterstock US billionaires experienced a trillion-dollar surge in their combined net worth in 2020, more than enough to hand out a $ 3,000 (£2,140) stimulus cheque to every American. Meanwhile, entire sectors were put on hold, removing the basis of subsistence for …
South Africa in the news: Has batting become easier in the second half of a Test in recent times?: There seems to be a widespread impression that Test batting in the third and fourth innings has become easier over time. I myself have held this belief, but when I looked at the numbers, they ran …
South Africa in the news: Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier: While an effective vaccine against HIV may still be a long way off, a new HIV prevention technique has proven remarkably effective at protecting women …: “South Africa” – BingNews Alstom SA (ALSMY) CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge on Q2 2021 Results – …
Curved shoe tips make it easier to move – but research suggest they may also weaken foot muscles: Comfortable shoes with a curved tip make it easier to move, but weaken foot muscles. lzf/ Shutterstock Evolution dictates that the human body adapts to cope with stresses present in the environment. The removal of stress from …
LG’S LED Signage Featuring Non-Contact Connectors Delivers Better Images, Easier Instalation: Johannesburg, 2020 — LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its most advanced digital signage solution yet, the innovative LG LED Signage (model LSAA), the latest in display technology and design. The LSAA offers even better image quality and easier installation1 than its popular predecessors which …
Make the switch from Mac to Linux easier with Homebrew: The Homebrew project began its life as an unofficial Linux-style package manager for the Mac. Its users quickly fell in love with its friendly interface and helpful prompts, and—in what may seem like a strange twist of fate—it got ported to Linux. read more: Opensource.com mbbroberg Supporting …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Late singer’s wife urges easier absentee voting: The wife of celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, is urging lawmakers in Tennessee to expand absentee voting so people will not to risk their health exercis …: “South Africa” – BingNews Key workers replace celebrities on …
When children’s real lives are part of maths lessons, it’s easier to learn: Something still seems to be missing in teaching mathematics. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The poor performance of many children in mathematics continues to absorb researchers around the world. Studies of the possible reasons have explored various perspectives, including children’s thinking …
Malaicha.com makes Life Easier for Zimbabweans in South Africa: A new app created by Hello Paisa makes it possible for Zimbabweans in South Africa to send essential goods and groceries back home. For Zimbabweans who are far from home, ensuring that their family is fed and looked-after is one of their most fundamental goals. This …
Technology can make collecting and analysing evidence for policy easier: With so much research, data and evidence in the world, it's tough to pull it together in a useful way. Shutterstock There is more and more research being produced around the world every day. In total, about 3 million articles are published every year. That’s …
LVFS makes Linux firmware updates easier: Traditionally, updating a BIOS or a network card’s firmware in Linux meant booting into Microsoft Windows or preparing a MS-DOS floppy disk and hoping everything would work correctly after the update. Periodically searching a vendor website for updates is a manual and error-prone task and not something we should …
How I helped design spaces that make astronomers’ lives easier: Reuters/Mike Hutchings The stars are an incredible source of information. Their patterns indicate when seeds should be sown or crops harvested. Their movements tell us that the seasons are changing. But it’s not just amateur enthusiasts or farmers with no scientific training who watch the …
Choosing a fibre provider has just become easier: Dean Ormsby – COO As access to the Internet becomes increasingly important, consumers are left trying to get to grips with which service provider to select. With a legacy of poor service and high costs, South Africa is finally starting to open up and offer reliable and …
Choosing a fibre provider has just become easier: Dean Ormsby – COO As access to the Internet becomes increasingly important, consumers are left trying to get to grips with which service provider to select. With a legacy of poor service and high costs, South Africa is finally starting to open up and offer reliable and …
Zapper for Donations Makes Giving to Charity Easier: You can now donate to charity with your smartphone Photo: Zapper SA Finally, there’s a fast, admin-free solution to donate to your favourite charity and make a difference in the world. It’s called Zapper for Donations. This modern donation channel allows charities and NPOs to make use …
Easier than ever to buy cheap booze in poor areas: Cheap booze is easier than ever to buy despite the dramatic surge in pub closures – especially in deprived areas, according to new research. A new study shows that despite ten per cent of pubs closing between 2001 and 2013, the average distance from any …
It just got easier to find feminist films on IMDB: The distinction is given to films that are directed and/or written by a woman, feature significant women on screen in their own right, or any combination of the aforementioned. So far, over 21,000 films have been tagged, including movies like “Bridget Jones's Baby” , “Joy” …