Lobbying in ‘forever chemicals’ industry is rife across Europe – the inside story of our investigation: Forever chemical or PFAS contamination is widespread, but so too are lobbying efforts. Melnikov Dmitriy/Shutterstock A team of academic researchers, lawyers and journalists from 16 European countries has exposed a huge lobbying campaign aimed at gutting a proposed EU-wide …
Black Panther, Wakanda Forever and the problem with Hollywood – an African perspective: Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were global hits that played out in an imaginary African kingdom and feature a universe of black creative talent. What’s not to love about the franchise? Quite a lot, reckons cultural and literary studies scholar …
Hollywood’s first major Black female superhero: how Wakanda Forever broke the mould: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rewrote Hollywood’s script for superhero movies. English professor Diana Adesola Mafe was recently involved in an academic roundtable that offers a critical conversation about it and another film set in an African kingdom, The Woman King. She argues that …
UK supreme court rules Guantánamo ‘forever prisoner’ can sue the government under English law – here’s why it matters: Stephanie Swartz/Shutterstock The UK supreme court has ruled that a detainee in Guantánamo Bay can sue the UK government under English law over its alleged involvement in his detention and torture. This is the first case …
PFAS forever chemicals found in English drinking water – why are they everywhere and what are the risks?: husjur02/Shutterstock PFAS chemicals (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), also known as forever chemicals, are rarely out of the news at the moment. The latest concern about this chemical group is their presence in drinking water in England. The …
PFAS: how research is uncovering damaging effects of ‘forever chemicals’: Sergey Mironov/Shutterstock Since their inception in the 1940s, the so-called forever chemicals have woven themselves into the fabric of our modern world. But recently, they’ve been appearing in alarming news headlines about their damaging effects on our health. PFAS have, in fact, come under intense …
Gaza conflict: the US has learned from its ‘forever wars’ – but Israel has not: After Hamas’s deadly attacks on October 7, a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) appeared inevitable. Benjamin Netanyahu’s government apparently had little choice, given that the attack shocked Israel to its very core. The …
NAG BYOC LAN AT RAGE IS LIVE – May the pixels be forever in your favour!: For over two decades, the NAG BYOC LAN has been South Africa’s largest three-day, twenty-four-seven celebration of gaming, attracting thousands of passionate gamers from across the country. This year will be no different, with rAge organisers promising an unforgettable …
How the Windrush generation changed stories of Britain forever – ten recommended reads: The 800 West Indians who walked down the gangway at Tilbury to make new lives in England in June 1948 had been encouraged to think of the country as their motherland. The literary contribution of the Windrush generation is just one example …
Degrowth isn’t the same as a recession – it’s an alternative to growing the economy forever: lovelyday12/shutterstock The UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in March, according to the Office of National Statistics. And though the country is likely to narrowly avoid an official recession in 2023, just as it did the previous year, the …
Ukraine: Kremlin warning of ‘forever war’ reflects shifting Russian rhetoric about ‘special military operation’: Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman, warned Russians that they must prepare for a “forever war”. “Things will get much harder,” Peskov told a gathering of the country’s political elite. “This will take a very, very long time.” It’s a far cry …
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever reclaims the myth of an African utopia: 2022 MARVEL Black Panther is set in the fictional country of Wakanda. The creation of the Wakandan African identity has been a contentious issue. Borrowing aspects of cultures from around Africa, it presents the world with a confusing sense of “Africaness”. Wakanda is an …
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‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere – here’s what you need to know about them: Some non-stick pans may contain PFAS. Parpalea Catalin/ Shutterstock Whether you’ve heard of them before or not, “forever chemicals” are all around us. Stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, mascara and even some food packaging all contain these chemicals. But while these products can …
Losing a loved one can change you forever, but grief doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship with them: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock When the Queen died, some were struck by feelings so strong they described it as like losing a family member. For many it was a chance to reflect on the losses in their …
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Should we really believe scientific facts will last forever when history is full of revolutions in thinking?: Phrenology has long since been overturned, but it was once very popular among scientists. Holly Anne Cromer/Shutterstock Astronomers once believed the Sun revolved around the Earth. In the 19th century, scientists thought the shape of a person’s skull …
Cape Town’s caracals are exposed to harmful ‘forever chemicals’ through their diet: Caracals feed mainly on native, wild species. Jacque Smit If you live near or have visited Cape Town’s urban edge – where urban and natural areas meet – you may have been lucky enough to spot a caracal. These adaptable, medium-sized wild cats …