It’s unlikely a magic bullet will ever cure Alzheimer’s – maybe a magic shotgun can: For much of the 21st century, one theory has dominated research efforts to cure Alzheimer’s disease: the amyloid hypothesis. Beta-amyloid is a protein that builds up in clumps, or plaques, in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease and is …
More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad – so where are they heading and why?: Travel is on the rise again. According to the UN’s tourism agency, international travel for all purposes reached 97% of its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024. In some regions such as Africa and Europe, arrivals …
Fela Kuti is more famous today than ever – what’s behind his global power: Almost three decades after his passing in 1997, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and activist who created the Afrobeat music movement, remains the subject of global obsession. The self-proclaimed “Black President” is everywhere, like an omnipresent deity. His presence is …
The global food system is owned by an ever smaller number of companies – it’s damaging our health, our communities and the planet: creativeriver/Shutterstock Across the world, over 800 million people spend their days hungry. More than 2 billion have limited access to food. Yet today’s global food system produces enough to feed every person …
Ever Wondered Why Influencers Are Paid Big Bucks?: In the realm of online followers global stars rake in the money when it comes to being paid per post. The highest paid Instagram influencer for a single sponsored post is footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who can earn up to $ 2.4 million per post. The second highest …
There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before – here’s how it could affect financial markets: Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has indicated that the upcoming UK election will not be until the second half of 2024, but this is just the tip of the iceberg for polling activity in the coming …
Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023: Solar now provides about 5% of Britain's electricity. StudioFI / shutterstock There are many milestones to pass in the transition from a high to low-carbon sustainable energy system. There is the first hour without …
Ukraine war: with stalemate on the battlefield Nato needs unity and commitment more than ever: As the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Washington earlier this month for talks aimed at securing further military aid, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X (formerly Twitter): “With Zelensky in town and Ukraine money running dry, why …
‘No one would ever speak up again’: servicewomen feel military culture stops them from reporting sexual assault: An inquiry into the death of a 19-year-old soldier in the British army found that relentless sexual harassment by her line manager was “almost certain” to have been a causal factor in her death. Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley-Louise …
The book that haunts me – seven experts on the scariest thing they’ve ever read: lassedesignen/Shutterstock A truly scary story never really leaves you. It lurks in long evening shadows, calls out through mysterious bumps in the night and blows down your neck whenever you feel a sudden shiver. With Halloween approaching, we asked six …
Marathon under 2 hours is closer than ever – scientist shows how Kenya’s Kiptum tests human limits: War in the Middle East plunged humanity to new lows on Sunday 8 October 2023 that have gripped international attention since. If that were not the case, the world would likely be abuzz with the breathtaking exploits of …
Andrey Rublev has been called the ‘greatest Russian artist who ever lived’ – but one of his most famous works is at risk under Putin: Andrey Rublev (or Rublyov – nobody is sure how his name was pronounced) has been described as “the greatest Russian artist who ever lived”, whose work had “a clarity of …
Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing – here’s why: Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate. Wind generated 1 terawatt (TW) for …
KFC delivers first ever order by drone in SA.: 12 September 2023: KFC made history during the KFC T20 International Series against Australia by executing the first ever delivery by drone. The famous 21-piece KFC bucket was delivered to Proteas player, Dave Miller through this innovative and groundbreaking way during the live match. The memorable …
Oslo accords: 30 years on, the dream of a two-state solution seems further away than ever: It has been widely reported that as a condition for a potential Saudi-US-Israel deal the Israelis will commit to making gestures towards a two-state solution. This was the original vision, 30 years ago, when the Oslo accords were signed, …
Teen mums in South Africa: largest ever study explores what it takes to go back to school: GettyImages Imagine the weight of responsibility for caring for a child when you are not yet fully grown yourself, and the fear of being shamed by parents, fellow learners, and even strangers within the community? Vast numbers of …
How do people get appointed to the House of Lords and can it ever change? The process explained: Lord Pickles eyes up the opposition in the House of Lords. UK Parliament/Flickr, CC BY-NC The UK’s House of Lords has existed in one form or another since the 11th century, making it one of the oldest …
First ever view of the Milky Way seen through the lens of neutrino particles: The Milky Way, as seen with neutrino particles. IceCube Collaboration / US National Science Foundation (Lily Le and Shawn Johnson) / ESO (S. Brunier) Data collected by an observatory in Antarctica has produced our first view of the Milky Way galaxy …