The Pap smear isn’t used to diagnose cancer – but it could be: Close-up of abnormal cells from Pap smear. Komsan Loonprom/Shutterstock Doctors can find it hard to diagnose cervical cancer in young women because the same symptoms, such as bleeding between periods or after sex, are common in women with genital infections or taking …
Why calling for a new climate deal isn’t such a bad idea: A floating school in a Lagos Lagoon fishing community is threatened by climate change. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord was greeted with consternation in the rest of the world. Both the United Nations and former President …
The battle for control of South Africa’s state isn’t just about personalities: A protester calling for President Jacob Zuma's removal. Reuters/Mike Hutchings It is probably no consolation to Brian Molefe, the CEO of South Africa’s power utility Eskom, that his woes are evidence that President Jacob Zuma’s March cabinet reshuffle has so far had precisely …
TV news coverage of the 2017 election isn’t giving you the full…: Vox pops made up over one-third of all election news sources on the UK's nightly television bulletins in the first week of the 2017 election campaign, our study has found. While politicians made up the majority of appearances, 36.4% of sources were members …
Integrating radical fighters who return home isn’t easy, but can be done: Tunisians demonstrate against the return of jihadists fighting for extremist groups abroad Reuters/Zoubeir Souissi Thousands of youths have been recruited by terrorist groups from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and America. Between 2011 and 2016 the number of “foreign fighters” rose to …
Providing sustainable energy isn’t just about gadgets and dollars: World Environment Day 2016 in Nairobi celebrated under solar-powered floodlights. EPA/Daniel Irungu Around the world, 1.1 billion people have no electricity and 2.9 billion can’t cook with “clean” energy. The international community has big aspirations to tackle this challenge, and its focus is on sustainable energy. …
That big chicken video isn’t fake, but it’s scary: If you haven't seen “The big chicken video,” find a comfortable place to sit, because nothing can prepare you for the moment this behemoth rolls out of his coop looking like the final boss in a video game. His big chicken-ness did not go unnoticed by …
South Africa isn’t budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it: An ill Anna Bosigo is fed by volunteer worker Lydia Mbhalo in the Orange Farm township, south of Johannesburg. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko The South African government pays dedicated care workers less than anyone else in its employ – as little as R500 …
Think swearing isn’t big or clever? Think again!: Studies show swearing might be big and clever after all. Africa Rising/Shutterstock The use of obscene or taboo language, or swearing as it’s more commonly known, is often seen as a sign that the speaker lacks vocabulary, cannot express themselves in a less offensive way, or even …
China’s ban on domestic ivory trade is huge, but the battle isn’t won: China plans to ban the ivory trade. The hope is that prices will be driven downwards and elephant numbers will improve. Ross Harvey China has published a notice that the processing and sale of ivory and ivory products “will be stopped by …
Why South Africa’s power utility isn’t in great financial shape: Eskom power lines. South Africa's power utility may be in a much weaker financial position than generally appreciated. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK With news of state capture making headlines across South Africa, and the unexpected resignation of the state power utility’s CEO Brian Molefe, it was easy …
Seagrass is a marine powerhouse, so why isn’t it on the world’s conservation agenda?: Seagrass has been around since dinosaurs roamed the earth, it is responsible for keeping the world’s coastlines clean and healthy, and supports many different species of animal, including humans. And yet, it is often overlooked, regarded as merely an innocuous feature …
This gem stone isn’t just for weird hippies anymore :0: Erica Weiner uses amethysts to create pieces including a Filigree Ring , Georgian Rococo Amethyst and Diamond Mourning Ring and Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring . Erica Weiner's sample sales always draw le tout of Brooklyn's pretty young things, who flock to the designer's …