The materials used by humans now weigh more than all life on Earth – here’s four graphs that reveal our staggering impact on the planet: Yantian Port, Shenzhen City, China. Weiming Xie/Shutterstock The extent of humanity’s influence on the planet has become increasingly clear in recent years. From the alarming accumulation of plastic waste in …
How universal basic income’s impact on people’s finances could transform the nation’s health: Grusho Anna/Shutterstock In October 1936, 200 men marched from South Tyneside to London to protest against the poverty and unemployment in their town, Jarrow. Nearly a century later, Jarrow is taking part in a small pilot scheme to test how universal basic …
Ukraine war: the psychological and political impact of the drone attacks in Russia — an expert explains: Every military action communicates something. The recent drone strikes in Moscow during which three residential and high-rise buildings were targeted certainly did so. This unprecedented attack arguably communicated to Muscovites that Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” is nothing …
The impact of childhood and teenage anxiety disorders on later life – new research: fizkes/Shutterstock Anxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the pandemic. Occasional feelings of anxiety are normal, even in childhood – for example, a child may feel anxious about an …
The Impact of Google Chromecast on Streaming and Digital Media Consumption: The Google Chromecast is a popular streaming device that has revolutionised the way people consume digital media. The device, which was first introduced in 2013, allows users to stream content from their mobile devices or computers to their TVs. With the Chromecast, users can …
The Revolutionary Impact of Digital Marketing Agencies: In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses must adapt to stay competitive. A digital-first approach is crucial for success, and partnering with a digital marketing agency can help businesses stay ahead of the curve. This blog post will explore how embracing change, leveraging data-driven strategies, mastering social …
UK food shortages: how growing more fruit and veg in cities could reduce the impact of empty supermarket shelves: British supermarkets are imposing limits on how many salad staples shoppers can buy as supply shortages leave shelves empty of some types of fruit and vegetables. The disappearance of fresh produce is said to be largely …
Three years on, the COVID pandemic may never end – but the public health impact is becoming more manageable: Antonie S/Shutterstock Three years ago, on March 11 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus first formally described COVID-19 as a pandemic. The impact of the pandemic on all aspects of society has been …
Antibiotics shortages: what’s causing them and how countries can minimise the impact: i viewfinder/Shutterstock A variety of antibiotics are currently in short supply across Europe. In the UK, for example, the availability of amoxicillin and penicillin, which are used to treat infections such as strep A, is low. Medicine shortages are a significant problem around …
The impact of sharing on e-commerce and digital payments: SHAREit The Covid-19 pandemic forced organisations to shift their focus to digital and e-commerce environments. Those that already had a digital presence and e-commerce capabilities have had an advantage over those laggards struggling to play catch up. Supporting the growth of e-commerce are new market entrants …
Helping reduce loadshedding’s impact one appliance at a time: How Plentify is Bringing a Radical, Energy-Saving Solution to Market: At a time when loadshedding has never been worse, smart energy company Plentify is building a revolutionary solution for South Africa. Created by the former energy leaders of Google, IBM Research and Tesla Energy in Africa, …
Mars: how we discovered two huge, unusual impact craters – and the secrets they unveil: InSight's dusty solar panel. NASA/JPL Most of the worlds of our Solar System are pockmarked with impact craters. These bear testament to the violence of the early days of the Sun, when asteroids, comets and entire planets routinely collided with …
Climate change’s impact on mental health is overlooked and misunderstood – here’s what can be done: Zurijeta / shutterstock Heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, floods and hurricanes increasingly feature in people’s lives and are predicted to become more frequent and intense in the coming decades. These events are having a significant yet often overlooked psychological impact not …
The economic impact of COVID in the UK depended on where you live: Shutterstock/3DJustincase COVID brought rapid and lasting economic change around the world. But in the UK, the level of impact depended on where you lived when the virus arrived. Our research shows that the economic difficulties experienced during periods of social restrictions were …
Scottish independence: how Nicola Sturgeon’s pledge to rejoin the EU could impact a referendum vote: In its new white paper on the economics of independence, the Scottish government made it clear that rejoining the EU was central to its vision of how Scotland could prosper outside the UK. Rather than simply being a question of …
Climate change: UK test for new oil and gas fields’ impact on emissions targets is not fit for purpose: Mr.PK/Shutterstock Liz Truss’s government is expected to fast-track permits for new North Sea gas fields to boost fossil fuel extraction on the UK’s continental shelf. In a recent letter, the Committee on Climate Change (an expert …
Liverpool shooting shows the devastating impact of gang violence and organised crime on communities: August 22 marked the 15th anniversary of the shooting of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in the Liverpool suburb of Croxteth. In the same week, the people of Liverpool again witnessed the merciless killing of an innocent child, gunned down in her own …
Environmental impact assessments don’t work in Nigeria: here’s why: Some development projects skip environmental impact assessments. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP/Getty images Since 1972, when the first world conference on the environment was held, there have been various responses to environmental problems. One of these is the introduction of environmental impact assessments. These are vital in environmental …