Security in Nigeria: Bola Tinubu will increase tension in some parts of the country and reduce it in others: Nigeria's president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja in July 2022. Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn in as president of the country on 29 May 2023. That’s if the courts uphold …
Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people, research shows: fizkes/Shutterstock Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It’s also often used as a medication for people who have difficulty sleeping. Since there are known links between sleep problems, depression, and self-harm, we were interested in exploring whether treating sleep problems …
6 steps to reduce the carbon footprint of your website: 6 steps to reduce the carbon footprint of your website mike_gifford Wed, 03/29/2023 – 03:00 According to Mozilla, Information Communications Technology (ICT) is expected to emit more carbon by 2025 than any single country besides China, India, and the United States. We tend not to …
How to Reduce the Pain of your Solar Panels being Stolen: Insider tips to buying Solar Panels What to do if you intend to ‘expand’ later Why we cannot ‘just add another panel’ to an installation Talk to your insurance company before doing any solar installation Solar panels are a commodity that can be stolen …
UK food shortages: how growing more fruit and veg in cities could reduce the impact of empty supermarket shelves: British supermarkets are imposing limits on how many salad staples shoppers can buy as supply shortages leave shelves empty of some types of fruit and vegetables. The disappearance of fresh produce is said to be largely …
Beta blockers: how these common heart medications may reduce the risk of violence: Beta blockers are commonly prescribed for heart problems. Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Beta blockers are medications commonly used for treating cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and heart failure. In the US, for example, one in five adults aged 60–79 …
Planting more trees could reduce premature deaths in European cities by a third – new research: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Planting trees in urban areas can reduce the impacts of urban heat islands. Dutch_Photos/Shutterstock Urban development leads to fewer shaded areas and more heat-absorbing paved surfaces. Cities tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings as a …
People with light skin are at higher risk of skin cancer. How to reduce sun exposure: Anastasiya Parfenyuk/Shutterstock Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun – specifically solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rays. These can damage the cells in the skin and cause them to mutate. This causes skin cancer. …
Acer Launches Trio of Durable TravelMate Laptops for Education That Help Reduce Eye Strain: Acer today announced its latest additions to the TravelMate series of Windows 11 Education laptops, designed to improve students’ overall learning experiences and boost productivity whether in school or at home. The Acer TravelMate B5 14 features up to an FHD …
Placebos reduce feelings of guilt – even when people know they’re taking one: GoodStudio/Shutterstock Guilt is a double-edged sword. It can be a reminder to improve and a motivation to apologise. It can also lead to pathological perfectionism and stress and is also closely associated with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Unfortunately, good and bad …
Strikes: why refusing public sector pay rises won’t help reduce inflation: Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are among public sector workers striking about pay and conditions. Brian Minkoff/Shutterstock The UK government has not yet resolved the thorny issue of ongoing public sector pay disputes, despite the fact that these workers are suffering much …
Five ways to reduce your mortgage repayments in 2023 – and why rates have risen so high: Many people are trying to tighten their belts right now. PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Around 4 million UK households will face higher mortgage costs in 2023 with average monthly payments expected to increase from £750 to £1,000. Banks’ …
COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa: Helena Nechaeva/Shutterstock A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, we refer to this as the the microbiome. Despite their tiny size, these microbes have significant effects on our health …
Six ways to reduce loneliness this Christmas – from a psychologist: Christmas isn't always the most wonderful time of the year Stock-Asso/Shutterstock Snowmen, tables groaning with food and families having a wonderful time together – these are the images that probably pop into your head when you think of Christmas. In reality, feelings of loneliness …
How celebrity footballers can help reduce prejudice against minorities – podcast: In the latest episode of Discovery, an ongoing series via The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear about recent research that showed how a Muslim celebrity footballer helped reduce Islamophobia. When Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool football club in 2017, he quickly became the Premier League …
Helping reduce loadshedding’s impact one appliance at a time: How Plentify is Bringing a Radical, Energy-Saving Solution to Market: At a time when loadshedding has never been worse, smart energy company Plentify is building a revolutionary solution for South Africa. Created by the former energy leaders of Google, IBM Research and Tesla Energy in Africa, …
South Africa can reduce emissions and create jobs. A tough task, but doable: South Africa's Kusile coal-fired power plant is the fourth-largest coal plant in the world. Phill Magakoe / AFP via Getty Images South Africa has the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of unemployment and inequality in the world. It …
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) …