Cricket: Rishabh Pant’s historic innings against Australia can be explained with psychology: It’s probably too early to start comparing Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant to the great Brian Lara. But when Pant sealed India’s stunning recent win against Australia, it echoed other great final innings victories, particularly the Lara-inspired West Indies win against Australia in Barbados …
South Africa in the news: Explained: Covaxin could work against UK strain of Covid-19 — what it means for India: India has seen a rising number of cases of the UK strain, with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stating on January 23 that at least 150 people have tested positive for this mutant …
Coronavirus variants explained: ask the experts in a free online discussion: Late last year, when a new variant of coronavirus was linked to a rise in cases in south-east England, many countries rushed to close their borders with the UK. Since then, several other “variants of concern” have cropped up in South Africa, Brazil and …
Brexit talks: the sticking points explained: As Prime Minister Boris Johnson heads to Brussels to try and move the EU-UK negotiations to a conclusion in their dying days, it’s worth remembering one simple fact: the issues that are causing problems now are the same ones that have always been barriers to a deal. If the …
The Johnny Depp libel trial explained: On November 2 2020, London’s High Court handed down its hotly anticipated judgment in the high-profile libel case brought by Hollywood actor Johnny Depp over a newspaper article which labelled him a “wife-beater”. In his 585-paragraph ruling the presiding judge, Mr Justice Nicol, dismissed the actor’s claim, holding in …
The scale of US election spending explained in five graphs: The amount of money spent on US elections eclipses the annual total economic output of some small countries. The total spending by candidates, political parties and independent campaign groups in the 2016 race was US$ 6.5 billion – comparable to the GDP that year of …
South Africa in the news: Rangers midfielder Bongani Zungu’s omission from South Africa squad explained as coach denies rift: South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki has denied any rift between himself and new Rangers signing Bongani Zungu as he revealed the reason for the midfielder’s omission from his latest squad.: “South Africa” – BingNews Meghan Markle: …
The UK’s new coronavirus restrictions explained by a public health expert: A series of new measures has been announced to stem rising cases of coronavirus in the UK. People are again being encouraged to work from home if they can, while pubs and bars will be required to close at 10pm. Masks will be required …
South Africa in the news: Explained: Will India trails Novavax vaccine from October 2020?: In what comes as a recent development, the India trials of a vaccine candidate being developed by American company Novavax is likely to begin in late October, the government said in Lok Sabha on …: “South Africa” – BingNews Kenya: Obado …
Ulcerative colitis explained, as Shinzo Abe retires: Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has announced that he is retiring due to worsening health. The condition 65-year-old Abe suffers from is ulcerative colitis. But what exactly is this disease? Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition that causes the lining of the colon and rectum to become inflamed …
Pasha 78: South Africa’s second COVID-19 vaccine trial explained: shutterstock Trials have begun in South Africa for a second COVID-19 vaccine study. The hope is that at least one of the vaccines being trialled will show promise and play a role in eliminating the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In this episode of Pasha, Shabir Madhi, professor of …
South Africa in the news: Modi’s words, Dhoni’s life: PM’s tribute in context, explained: Mahendra Singh Dhoni came from a small town, he was not a “naamdaar” – and the way he rose and led illustrates the real spirit of New India, PM Modi said.: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘Dancing in the Rain’: The State …
Coronavirus: B cells and T cells explained: Christoph Burgstedt/Shutterstock To get the upper hand on the coronavirus, we first need to understand how our immune system reacts to it. Understanding this will lead to better treatments, effective vaccines and knowing how near we are to herd immunity – and if it’s even achievable. Every day, …
Pasha 71: COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa explained: shutterstock South African researchers, in collaboration with Oxford University’s Jenner Institute, are trialling a vaccine for the COVID-19. Trials of this nature are important because they give robust data about the safety of vaccines. Being part of the trial will also mean that South Africa won’t …
Coronavirus: its impact cannot be explained away through the prism of race: From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an attempt to use science to explain the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on different groups through the prism of race. Data from the UK and the US suggests that people categorised as black, …
Coronavirus: the UK approach explained: Boris Johnson, the UK prime minister, has warned that many families will lose loved ones to the new coronavirus, but the country’s government is not yet taking the drastic measures against it that have been seen elsewhere. This has left many people bewildered. Why isn’t there a lockdown like in …
The quirks of a British election explained: It's fair to say the British public is not thrilled to be back at the polls. Shutterstock The UK is holding its second general election since 2015 – and third since 2010. Like the previous poll in 2017, it was called despite a law designed to ensure that …
Amazon fires explained: what are they, why are they so damaging, and how can we stop them?: Adam Ronan, Author provided Imagine a rainforest at dawn – the tall canopy laden with dripping ferns and orchids, tree trunks covered in spongy mosses and lichens, and the morning mist only slowly burning away as the sun …