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Women with ADHD three times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder – new research

Women with ADHD three times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder – new research: PMDD causes symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, depressed mood and anxiety. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been under-studied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition may uniquely affect …

Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help

Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help: Egypt is facing a growing water crisis due to its arid climate, limited water resources, and rapidly increasing population. The country of 114 million people depends heavily on the longest river in the world, the Nile, for fresh water. But rising demand for …

New clues from 2 million-year-old tooth enamel tell us more about an ancient relative of humans

New clues from 2 million-year-old tooth enamel tell us more about an ancient relative of humans: For nearly a century, scientists have been puzzling over fossils from a strange and robust-looking distant relative of early humans: Paranthropus robustus. It walked upright, and was built for heavy chewing with relatively massive jaws, and huge teeth with …

Kenya police brutality – it will take more than laws and public anger to change behaviour

Kenya police brutality – it will take more than laws and public anger to change behaviour: Kenya has once again been reminded of brutality within its police force. Two events in mid-June 2025 pointed to the grave challenge that Kenya must confront to reform the service. The first was the death in police custody of …

African countries are bad at issuing bonds, so debt costs more than it should: what needs to change

African countries are bad at issuing bonds, so debt costs more than it should: what needs to change: Over the past two decades, African countries have increasingly turned to international capital markets to meet their development financing needs. For example, Kenya and Benin raised a combined US$ 2.5 billion through bond issuances during the first …

Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils

Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils: BearFotos/Shutterstock A 2023 YouGov poll found that only 21% of UK adults can hold a conversation in a language other than their mother tongue. About half of the other 79% regretted not engaging more with languages at school, and more than …

Why aren’t South Africans growing more indigenous crops? How farmers can be nudged to change their ways

Why aren’t South Africans growing more indigenous crops? How farmers can be nudged to change their ways: Western diets make up most of South Africa’s food systems. This displaces indigenous crops and edible forest plants. The problems created by westernised diets include environmental damage caused by commercial farms. These diets also threaten African food systems. …

Do cats make good therapy animals? The new trend showing felines may be more complicated than we realise

Do cats make good therapy animals? The new trend showing felines may be more complicated than we realise: larisa Stefanjuk/Shutterstock Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings like hospitals, schools and care homes. But an increasingly popular alternative is emerging: therapy cats. The term is often used loosely in the …

Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention

Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention: Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods – from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often overlooked, under-celebrated, and under-consumed in favour of imported or …

Shop smarter, not harder. How gentle messaging can help the planet more than tough talk

Shop smarter, not harder. How gentle messaging can help the planet more than tough talk: Heavy-handed messaging? Andy Soloman/Shutterstock Fast fashion is booming, but so is its environmental toll. With up to 10% of global carbon emissions linked to the industry, the over-consumption of cheap clothing has made sustainability campaigns more vital than ever. Yet, …

Here’s how to create a more nature-literate society

Here’s how to create a more nature-literate society: stuartjames worcs/Shutterstock Spring is the time of year when my friends remember what a strange job I have, because a stripy insect has just appeared in their kitchen and they are panicking. “It’s huge!” one squeals. “Help! What do I do? I swear it’s that murder hornet …

Climate change could make more turtles female – but some are starting to adapt

Climate change could make more turtles female – but some are starting to adapt: A loggerhead turtle nesting. Mollie Rickwood, CC BY-NC-ND Rising global temperatures are a particularly acute threat for the world’s sea turtles. That’s because the temperature of a turtle’s nest controls the sex of their offspring. Coming ashore onto a beach (often …

Apprenticeships aren’t designed for young people any more

Apprenticeships aren’t designed for young people any more: BigPixel Photo/Shutterstock The number of people in England choosing to enrol in an apprenticeship has declined markedly over the past decade. Apprenticeship participation has fallen overall from 908,700 in 2016-17 to 736,500 in 2023-24. Particularly notable has been a shift away from apprenticeships providing introductory skills for …

‘There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs’: the rising global threat of nitazenes and synthetic opioids

‘There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs’: the rising global threat of nitazenes and synthetic opioids: US Drug Enforcement Administration images accompanying a warning about the emergence of nitazenes in Washington DC, June 2022 USDEA In the early hours of September 14 2021, three men parked in a quiet car park …

How smaller, more affordable electric cars can accelerate the green transition

How smaller, more affordable electric cars can accelerate the green transition: New Africa/Shutterstock Norway is set to make history by becoming the first nation to sell only zero emission (electric- or hydrogen-powered) vehicles by the end of 2025. While this doesn’t mean that fossil fuel-powered cars already on the road will suddenly disappear there, it …

Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study

Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study: Madagascar is rich in species, including plants. Leamus/iStock/Getty Images Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren’t precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands. A study involving …

In Uganda rolex is much more than street food – it’s a national treasure

In Uganda rolex is much more than street food – it’s a national treasure: When Ugandans refer to getting a rolex, they seldom mean an expensive Swiss watch. Rolex is a popular kind of street food, made famous in global media. It serves more than just a practical function as fast food, but has many …

How to detect more antimicrobial resistant bacteria in our waterways

How to detect more antimicrobial resistant bacteria in our waterways: Antimicrobial resistant superbugs have been found in rivers, lakes and streams worldwide. Freebird7977/Shutterstock Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in waterways presents a critical threat. If commonly used antibiotics are deemed useless, decades of progress in human medicine and agriculture could be undermined. By 2050, AMR could cause …