Ukraine war: as the conflict at sea intensifies, Russia’s prospects of victory look further off than ever: The Ukraine war is at a strategic turning point. As the Russian offensive intensifies in the Donbas without resulting in any substantial gains, western leaders warn that the war will be long, and supporting Ukraine must be sustained …
Can we ever fully separate our work and home lives? Philosophy suggests we should stop trying: Photobank.kiev.ua / Shutterstock If you could take work-life balance to its most literal extreme, what would it look like? That’s the central theme of Severance, the sci-fi series that has just finished airing on Apple TV. Employees working for …
Oscars: more international films are nominated than ever – here’s why: Janus Films The Academy Awards have not fared well in recent years. The Oscars’ dwindling reputation has been noted by many in light of its numerous fiascos and cancelled televised ceremonies, exacerbated by the pandemic. As the esteemed validator and spokesperson of Hollywood, the …
As China welcomes the world to Winter Olympics, its economy is ever more isolated from the west: As the Beijing Winter Olympics get underway, all eyes are on China. There has been lots of coverage about China’s chilly relationship in the west and its persecution of the Uighur and other minorities, but there is also …
Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Laboratories: What is a laboratory? We’ve all seen laboratories (or “labs”) in films and TV – lots of vials, test tubes, and machines humming away on the counter. But what exactly is a laboratory? The precise definition is any room or building with scientific equipment used to conduct scientific tests …
The NHS is having its worst winter ever – and the reasons run much deeper than COVID: The NHS is going through the worst winter crisis since records began, with waiting times for ambulances, in A&E departments and for elective surgery all longer than ever, leaving thousands of patients suffering in pain and discomfort. Ask …
Curious Kids: will time ever stop?: Olga_Kuzmina/Shutterstock Will time ever stop? – Casandra, aged 11, Epsom, UK Time began when the universe did. How – and if – the universe ends will determine whether time will end as well. We think the universe started out squeezed into an infinitely small space. For some reason we …
“How can we ever recover?”: French ski resorts are fighting for survival due to changing COVID travel restrictions: Shutterstock/gorillaimages Before COVID, the winter sports tourism industry was worth over €70 billion (£58.2 billion) a year globally, with ski resorts expanding across the world. The pandemic then led to a stark decrease in visitor numbers, with …
When classic stories get reinvented, can they ever be a success? Five get reviewed: Enid Blyton’s children’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree has enchanted loyal readers since its 1943 publication. Children longed to befriend Silky, to slide down the slippery slip, to explore distant lands and be home in time for tea. The news that …
Renewables are cheaper than ever – so why are household energy bills only going up?: Fokke Baarssen/Shutterstock Not for the first time, global energy markets are in turmoil. Internationally traded gas prices more than quadrupled in 2021. In their wake, many energy suppliers have gone bust and household bills across Europe are set to soar. …
Curious Kids: could the Earth ever stop spinning, and what would happen if it did?: The Earth spins as it orbits the Sun. Elements of this image furnished by Nasa. janez volmajer/Shutterstock Could the Earth stop spinning, and if it did, what would happen? – Paul, aged 12, Aberdeen, Scotland The Earth has been spinning …
South Africa in the news: Omicron causes fastest ever community transmission in South Africa: Active cases in the province will likely peak in coming weeks at about 40,000, as opposed to more than 100,000 during the third wave in the middle of this year, an adviser to the provincial government …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Jake Bailey-Sloan: Tributes to young Portadown businessman ‘one of the kindest souls you could ever meet’: Tributes have flooded social media for young Portadown businessman, Jake Bailey-Sloan, who died after suffering critical injuries in an incident at the weekend.: “South Africa” – BingNews Manelisa Mavuso named MWeb’s new managing director: …
Working from home made women academics feel worse than ever about juggling roles: For working women with children, the pressure of several competing roles created their sense of guilt. GettyImages Academic guilt is well-established in literature on the work of women scholars who are simultaneously mothers and lecturers, homemakers and researchers, nurturers and administrators. It’s …
South Africa in the news: Can Sex Education Fans Ever Forgive Isaac For Sabotaging Otis And Maeve Last Season?: Sex Education returns soon and fans are wondering whether Isaac and Maeve get together after season 2’s cliffhanger. However, fans have not forgiven Isaac for meddling. Read more on Grazia.: “South Africa” – BingNews Roadkill may …
South Africa in the news: More women independently purchasing property than ever before: Women owning their own property is a good barometer of womens’ overall empowerment and economic progress. Especially encouraging is that Black women are emerging as an import …: “South Africa” – BingNews Bogus doctor arrested for fraud: MPUMALANGA –A 37-year-old suspect is …
Can luxury fashion brands ever really be inclusive?: Unsplash/Armen Aydinyan Luxury goods tend to be associated with exclusivity rather than inclusivity. But thanks to the universal scrutiny of social media and consumer activism, high-end brands are under increasing pressure to be seen as companies who care. Some have spent large sums on initiatives which address …
South Africa in the news: Book Giveaway For And They Lived Happily Ever After: Being an author has always been Therese’s dream. But it was only when the corporate world loomed during her final year at university that she realised how soon she wanted that dream to become a …: “South Africa” – BingNews Cricket-Windies …