Election 2024: the stakes are higher than they appear, so quality information is essential: With the UK heading for an election on July 4, it can feel like the result is pre-ordained. Labour has maintained a decisive poll lead for over a year and nothing Rishi Sunak does appears to shift the dial. But below …
Sony Introduces World’s Smallest and Lightest[i] Wide-Angle Zoom Lens G-Master FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II with the Acclaimed G Master™ Image Quality and Advanced High-Speed AF: Sony Introduces World’s Smallest and Lightest[i] Wide-Angle Zoom Lens G-Master FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II with the Acclaimed G Master Image Quality and Advanced High-Speed AF With the introduction …
Troubleshooting Poor VoIP Call Quality: Expert Tips and Solutions from WhichVoIP: In today’s world, many businesses rely on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to communicate with clients, customers, and employees. VoIP is a popular communication system that uses the internet to make phone calls, video calls, and messaging. However, poor call quality can be a …
Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life – new research: Our research suggests the age people find out they're autistic does not necessarily impact their quality of life afterward. Lightspring/ Shutterstock A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. This is especially the case among women, with a …
Water quality in South Africa: reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost: Michele Spatari /AFP via Getty Images The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source …
Long COVID: effects on fatigue and quality of life can be comparable to some cancers – new research: Southworks/Shutterstock As of March 2023, the Office for National Statistics estimated that 1.7 million people in the UK were living with self-reported long COVID. This refers to symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog among many others, that …
South Africa’s drinking water quality has dropped because of defective infrastructure and neglect – new report: The report shows decline in the status of the country's water supply. Michele Spatari / AFP via Getty Images A report released by the South African government paints a grim picture of the country’s water resources and water infrastructure …
Better quality jobs are what the UK economy needs to end strikes, staff shortages and low productivity: Productivity in the UK over the last 15 years has been described as growing at a “snail’s pace”. Meanwhile, wages lag way behind inflation, and numerous sectors are suffering from staff shortages. One thing that connects these three …
A Guide to Buying a High Quality Pre Owned iPhone on a Budget: iPhones have become an integral part of our daily lives, providing access to communication, entertainment, and a wide range of services. However, the high cost of new iPhones can make it difficult for many people to access the latest models. Buying pre-owned …
Chess players perform worse when air quality is poor – and other high-skilled workers could be affected too: Humans are exposed to air pollution almost everywhere. The World Health Organization estimate that 99% of the world’s population breathe in polluted air each day. Chess players competing indoors are no exception – and it can affect …
Togo’s new climate policies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality – here’s how: Using unsafe fuels for domestic cooking is a major contributor to carbon emissions in Togo. gettyimages.com Like many African cities, Lomé, the capital of Togo, has a pollution problem. Its ambient (outdoor) air pollution levels exceed World Health Organization (WHO) …
Quality of sleep matters for your health, not just the duration – new study: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock The American National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get seven to nine hours sleep each night. Many people fall short of this because they restrict their sleep to make way for a change in their life, such as having a …
Tanzanian TB patients have a lower quality of life than people who haven’t had the disease: Survivors face ongoing disability and increased mortality risks beyond treatment completion. PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images Numerous researchers have documented the quality of life and mental health of specific population groups. Examples include people living with HIV, the elderly, …
Dementia: the quality of your night’s sleep can affect symptoms the next day – new research: It hasn't been known until now to what extent your night's sleep affects short-term dementia symptoms. 1113990/ Pixabay, CC BY We’ve probably all experienced how a poor night’s sleep can make us feel tired, irritable and have difficulty concentrating …
Researchers should be assessed on quality not quantity: here’s how: Researchers need to be assessed on every aspect of their work, no matter where it takes place. Photo by marlenefrancia/Shutterstock How do you assess academic researchers for promotion or funding? This question has become ever more central in higher education settings since the 1980s saw …
What changed when Ugandan farmers rated input quality and local vendor services: Author provided Each agricultural season, small-scale maize farmers in southeastern Uganda face the same dilemma. Should they shell out a few extra shillings and buy commercial maize seed from the nearby agro-input shop, or should they just plant seed saved from the previous …
Mobile money service quality: what’s important to customers in Ghana: Mobile money has deepened financial inclusion in Ghana Wikimedia Commons Mobile money is an essential retail financial service offered by telecommunications and other financial institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. The region recorded 159 million active users of mobile money in 2020 and US$ 490 billion …
COVID lessons: scientists without quality data are like unarmed soldiers in a war zone: Shutterstock Some of the most important lessons for public health from the COVID pandemic are about how the government should share data with the public, how updates about responses should be clearly articulated, and how important the sharing of the insight, …