Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it: metamorworks/Shutterstock From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep. Many of these new technologies chase the dream of optimised slumber. They promise to help tailor our sleep schedules to fit …
Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically – these are the five biggest challenges: A horse stands before solar panels used to power water pumps along the Afir agricultural irrigation canal in Egypt. Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the …
Emily Brontë’s death needs to be radically reimagined – an expert explains: Emily Brontë as portrayed by Emma Mackey in Emily, (2022). Warner Bros Novelist Charlotte Brontë was devastated when her sister Emily died from tuberculosis on December 19, 1848. Emily’s only novel, Wuthering Heights, had been published just a year earlier. In a letter …
Love Island and eBay: how the reality show could model a radically sustainable future for its young viewers: Love Island has faced past criticism for not promoting sustainable lifestyles. Shutterstock A recently announced partnership between ITV reality show Love Island and secondhand e-commerce giant eBay sends a strong positive signal about prioritising sustainability over fast fashion. …
Trauma and transformation – a psychologist on why difficult experiences can radically change us: Pexels/victor freitas It’s human instinct to avoid suffering and try to make life as comfortable and easy as possible. But paradoxically, a great deal of research has shown that suffering and trauma can have positive long-term effects. Many people who go …
Is Your IT Business Model Relevant to a Radically Changed World?: The traditional business environment is no more as consumer behaviour has shifted since the start of the pandemic. In addition, the challenges of working from home have increased the pace of digital transformation resulting in a disruption to technology and existing IT business strategies …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s new finance minister wants radically transformed economy: Each had a Lombardi Trophy in tow as they made the trek from inside the Green Monster in left field to the mound. Finally, after a almost two-month long search, Tom Brady’s Super Bowl LI jersey has been returned to its …