Why we haven’t evolved better knees – new research: fongbeerredhot/Shutterstock The groans of pain as we get up from the sofa or the sound of crunching cartilage when taking the stairs are all too familiar. Many of us look down at our aching knees and curse them – wondering why they seemingly evolved to hurt so …
Alzheimer’s theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees: LightField Studios/Shutterstock A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been fabricated. It began as an investigation into an experimental …
South Africa’s health system is on its knees: the budget offers no relief: The COVID pandemic highlighted the gaps in South Africa's health system. Guillem Sartorio / AFP via Getty Images South Africa’s 2021 medium-term budget policy statement was more of the same old narrative. It didn’t speak to the high expectations that the impact …
South Africa in the news: Conservation tourism in Africa brought to its knees by Covid-19 travel bans: With trillions lost in revenue globally and up to 50% of jobs lost in Africa’s tourism sector, the industry faces an uncertain future.: “South Africa” – BingNews Africa’s Latest FIFA World Rankings: Ghana Retains 7th Position: The African …
Muddy knees and climbing trees: how a summer playing outdoors can help children recharge: Pexels Most adults will remember spending much of their childhood playing outdoors without much parental supervision. But fears for children’s safety plus the demands of modern life mean many parents don’t allow their children the same freedoms. We live in an …
Hitler’s knobbly knees and Queen Victoria’s cake crumbs are just some of the weirdest auction finds: You may think you've seen it all, but unless you work at an auction house – chances are you don't realise just how quirky life can be when it comes to unusual finds. Seeing the weird and wonderful is …