Seven tips for finding happiness at work: Work, it’s something most of us do though it isn’t always enjoyable. Whether it’s long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to do rather than something we want to do. But given that the average …
The Lake Chad Basin is a security nightmare. 5 guidelines for finding solutions: The violence in north-east Nigeria has displaced thousands of people. Wikimedia Commons/Flickr It is now 14 years since Boko Haram and other armed groups began to operate in the Lake Chad Basin. The region, which includes Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon, has …
Genetics might explain why some people have never had COVID – but we shouldn’t be too focused on finding out: LL_studio/Shutterstock It’s been over three years since the first known COVID infection. Since then, we’ve seen hundreds of millions of cases around the globe. You’ve probably had it – at least once, if not multiple …
Finding Britain’s ‘shadow woods’ offers the fastest way to reforest the countryside: Ian Rotherham, Author provided When William the Conqueror surveyed his new kingdom in 1086, from lowland to upland, Britain was covered with trees. In low-lying Yorkshire, the East Anglian Fens and the Somerset Levels, wet woods of tall white willows and alders lined …
Eskom CEO quits: why finding a new head for South Africa’s struggling power utility won’t end the blackouts: An employee makes fermentation notes by torchlight during a power outage period at a brewery in Cape Town, South Africa. Photographer: Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images For a multitude of reasons, Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s resignation …
What David Hockney’s new exhibition can teach us about finding beauty and joy this winter: Hockney's 25th of June 2022, Looking at the Flowers (Framed). Annely Juda Fine Art David Hockney’s new exhibition finds beauty in the most local of places: the home. His new series, 20 Flowers and Some Bigger Pictures, is about the …
Joe Biden and Cyril Ramaphosa: finding common ground amid divisions at home and abroad: American president Joe Biden, left, with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the 2021 G7 Summit in England. Leon Neal/Pool/AFP via Getty Images. US president Joe Biden’s invitation to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet at the White House, …
Why it’s crucial to safeguard the ancient practice of finding wild honey with birds: Yao honey-hunters harvesting a honeybee nest in Niassa Special Reserve, Mozambique, where human-honeyguide cooperation still thrives. Photo by Jessica van der Wal In parts of Africa, a small bird called the Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator) helps people search for honey. It …
Tinnitus seems linked with sleep – understanding how could bring closer to finding a cure: People with tinnitus are more likely to have disturbed sleep. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Around 15% of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source. It’s …
Farmers are finding a new following on social media – our research suggests it could help with isolation: Farmers are at increased risk of loneliness and isolation. David George/Unsplash In the wake of a chaotic Brexit and an ongoing pandemic, farmers in the UK are experiencing high levels of isolation and loneliness. A poll in …
Finding Shackleton’s ship: why our fascination with Antarctica endures: The discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s ship the Endurance in pristine condition at the bottom of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea was one of the few good news stories this month. It marked the coming together of modern stories of technological and logistical achievement with older tales of exploration …
South Africa in the news: The West Coast’s Hottest New Trend? Finding Breathable Air: Apps and sensors are helping people find healthier air, even if that sometimes becomes an unhealthy obsession.: “South Africa” – BingNews Rain delays second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa: Rain delayed the start of the second one-day international between …
South Africa in the news: South Africa is Finding Ways to Make Mines Female Friendly: The mining industry has long been one of South Africa’s largest sectors, but women are still a minority in its workforce. Now, a group called Women in Mining South Africa is trying to change that …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Can consciousness be explained by quantum physics? My research takes us a step closer to finding out: Some scientists believe consciousness is generated by quantum processes, but the theory is yet to be empirically tested. vitstudio/Shutterstock One of the most important open questions in science is how our consciousness is established. In the 1990s, long …
Malaria control needs longer lasting repellents. We’re a step closer to finding one: Malaria infections can still occur outdoors. GettyImages Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and death around the world. The disease is primarily caused by the bite of mosquitoes carrying a parasite. In 2019, around 229 million malaria cases were …
Wormholes may be lurking in the universe – and new studies are proposing ways of finding them: Could we travel to other universes using wormholes? ktsdesign/Shutterstock Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity profoundly changed our thinking about fundamental concepts in physics, such as space and time. But it also left us with some deep mysteries. …
Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa: Verreaux's Black Eagle flying high. Author supplied/Megan Murgatroyd Energy generation around the world is shifting towards renewable sources in response to the climate emergency. The aim is that future energy will be clean, green and sustainable. Many developing countries are also simultaneously trying to …
Marcus Rashford: finding purpose off-field can improve sporting performance: Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is having quite a month. He was honoured with an MBE for his efforts to ensure free school meals for children, and his petition to end child food poverty has surpassed a million signatures. It has often been said …