The Digital Shift: How Modern Marketing is Pioneering Business Growth: The digital age has brought about a seismic shift in the way businesses approach marketing. Traditional methods, while still relevant, are being complemented and sometimes even replaced by innovative digital strategies. One of the primary drivers of this change is the rise of the marketing …
Cities like Homs and Kharkiv show how homes, streets and neighbourhoods have become the frontline in modern warfare: It has been almost 12 years since I left my city. And I have never been able to return. Homs, the place I was born and grew up, has been destroyed and I, like many others, have …
Ukraine war: Australian-made cardboard drones used to attack Russian airfield show how innovation is key to modern warfare: Ukraine has reportedly used cardboard drones built from flatpack kits to attack a Russian airfield. Sypaq Innovative design choices can have a massive impact in the theatre of war, so it is important to understand the principles …
How our ancestors viewed the sky: new film explores both indigenous and modern cosmology: Something remarkable is happening in a remote part of South Africa’s Northern Cape province, in a semi-desert area called the Karoo. In the past 15 years 64 radio receiving dishes have appeared on the landscape. These constitute the MeerKAT telescope, a …
South Africa’s traditional medicines should be used in modern health care: South African traditional healer Gogo Kamo uses technology to treat her patients remotely. Getty Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare. Other reasons include affordability, accessibility, patient dissatisfaction …
Many GCSE students still aren’t taking modern foreign languages – how to motivate them to consider it: Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock Figures for GCSEs taken in 2023 show that entries for GCSEs in languages have increased slightly from last year. Despite this, the number of pupils taking a modern foreign language stands at less than 60% of …
‘Dirty red’: how periods have been stigmatised through history to the modern day: IKagadiy/Shutterstock About a year ago, at a friend’s wedding, a fellow guest asked whether I knew that modern sanitary towels owe their origins to resourceful World War I field nurses who discovered the efficacy of repurposing military bandages as period pads. I …
The Comprehensive Guide to Modern Magnetic Solutions: In today’s technologically advanced world, the significance of magnets in various industries cannot be understated. From their humble beginnings to their current sophisticated designs, magnets have undergone a remarkable evolution, proving indispensable in numerous applications. The Rise of the Dry-Type Electro-Magnet The Dry-Type Electro-Magnet stands as a …
Ay??bámi Adébáy??’s new novel is a modern Nigerian tragedy about the rich and the poor: Ay??bámi Adébáy??, whose novel A Spell of Good Things has been longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images Nigerian writer Ay??bámi Adébáy?? took the literary world by storm with her debut novel Stay With Me in 2017. Six …
Retinol: what is it and why is it considered a modern anti-ageing skincare essential?: Shutterstock/Olena Yakobchuk Of all the wonder ingredients promoted by skincare enthusiasts and manufacturers, retinol is among the most popular. It’s a potent ingredient that can help with a wide variety of complaints, from wrinkles to acne. But how does it work …
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – a modern spy film that knows the value of old tech: Warning: this article contains spoilers for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One is a pulsatingly entertaining spy film that combines frenetic action, globetrotting visuals and spectacular set pieces. The film is the latest …
How the UK’s new immigration law will put more people at risk of modern slavery: Shutterstock The UK’s illegal migration bill is set to become law after going back and forth between the two houses of parliament. The final sticking point, which the House of Lords tried to address in a series of amendments, was …
A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography – Tate Modern show celebrates new generation of artists, but misses a trick: The last large survey exhibition of African photography by a major western gallery was In/Sight at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1996. Twenty-seven years later, Tate Modern is introducing a British audience to …
Unleashing Modern Tech: Navigating the World of Cutting-Edge Gadgets: In the realm of technology, innovation is constant, and convenience is king. From ensuring our devices are always powered up, to making our TVs smarter, and stepping into immersive virtual worlds, technology is continually expanding our boundaries. Three such examples of cutting-edge tech are Romoss Power …
Digital transformation in Modern Mine Management: In an era defined by technological advancements, the mining industry has embraced the move to digital. The integration of software solutions and digitization of data has brought about a transformative shift in modern mining operations. From streamlining processes to enhancing safety and optimizing productivity, these systems have become indispensable …
How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them: Ancient Greece was in many ways a brutal society. It was almost perpetually at war, slavery was routine and women could only expect a low status in society. However, there is one important sense in …
Khartoum: the creation and the destruction of a modern African city: Smoke rises from Sudan's capital as conflict grips Khartoum. Abdelmoneim Sayed/AFP via Getty Images Khartoum is – was – a city that did not know war or fighting in its recent history. Now it is in the grip of a civil war between rival …
Archaeologists discover ancient Mayan board game – here’s what it can teach modern educators: Games have been played for thousands of years in cultures across the world. There’s the chequerboard game Senet, played in Egypt around BCE 3100. The African cup board game Mancala has been played since BCE 1400. Chess originated in India over …