China-Africa relations in 2023: key moments and events to remember: In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the West, China-Africa relations were, in comparison, a steady and stable norm. Having followed China-Africa relations for two decades, I wanted to flag …
Why are those lost to COVID not formally memorialised? How politics shapes what we remember: Every Friday, volunteers gather on the Albert Embankment at the River Thames in London to lovingly retouch thousands of red hearts inscribed on a Portland stone wall directly opposite the Houses of Parliament. Each heart is dedicated to a British …
The science of why you can remember song lyrics from years ago: The science behind rhyme, rhythm and repetition. Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Why is it that many people can’t remember where they put their car keys most mornings, but can sing along to every lyric of a song they haven’t heard in years when it comes on …
Despite the war, Russia is still part of Europe – for a lasting peace both sides need to remember that: After a year of war in Ukraine it has become commonplace among western commentators to argue that the war is deeply rooted in the “Russian mentality”, history and culture. Russians, it is said have an …
Relationships and sex education review: government must remember history of LGBTQ+ discrimination in English schools: roberjzm/Shutterstock Sex education in English schools is under scrutiny. A review of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) brought forward by prime minister Rishi Sunak, will lead to new statutory guidance by the end of 2023. Sunak has also stated …
Women can reliably remember if they gave sexual consent when intoxicated, new study suggests: Bradley Stearn/Shutterstock According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales for 2020, 1.6 million adults aged between 16 to 74 have experienced sexual assault by rape or penetration (including attempts), since the age of 16. But the vast majority didn’t …
Benin is building a themed park to remember slavery – is history up for sale?: A lifesize replica of a slave ship graces Project Marina. Screenshot/YouTube/Presidency of Benin The Marina Project is a vast memorial and tourist complex under construction in Ouidah, a coastal town in the Republic of Benin in West Africa. The country …
BBC at 100: a trusted international news source, but it’s important to remember whose values it reflects: As the BBC turns 100 we should celebrate its extraordinary history as a public service broadcaster bringing news and other programming to audiences around the globe. In 2020-2021 the BBC announced that its World Service achieved its highest-ever …
Why it isn’t always your fault when you can’t remember: That awful feeling when you realise you forgot something important Shutterstock Most of us have experienced the embarrassment of forgetting to do that important thing we promised someone we would do. Sometimes you did everything you could to remember, yet it still slipped your mind. …
Five lesbian expressions from the 19th century to remember when watching Gentleman Jack: BBC/Lookout Point/HBO/Jay Brooks Based on the writings of English diarist Anne Lister(1791-1840), Sally Wainwright’s immensely popular BBC television series Gentleman Jack has returned for a second season. In comparison to the first, the new episodes rely more heavily on the language of …
Titanic on screen – why A Night to Remember is the definitive film on the ship: Silverscreen/Alamy It has been 110 years since the sinking of the Titanic. Over 1,500 passengers and crew perished in one of the deadliest maritime disasters during peacetime. The story of the ship and its passengers has long since taken …
The insect brain: we froze ants and beetles to learn how they remember their way home: We humans are versatile and accomplished navigators, but insects might have navigation skills that are even better. For them, it’s literally a matter of life and death – and that’s why we decided to freeze some ants and beetles …
How memory ‘clutter’ makes it harder to remember things as we get older: KAMONRAT/Shutterstock Memories are a crucial part of what makes us who we are. Yet we all know it can become more difficult to remember things as we get older. From forgetting why you came into a room, to not being able to …
South Africa in the news: Siya Kolisi: ‘I remember the day I watched him beat up my mother. I get so angry but I must control myself’: South Africa’s World-Cup winning captain discusses losing himself in alcohol and strip clubs, seeing his mother’s face change from repeated beatings …: “South Africa” – BingNews Google announces …
South Africa in the news: UCT holds GBV petition campaign to remember Uyinene Mrwetyana: CAPE TOWN – To mark the second anniversary of the murder of University of Cape Town (UCT) student Uyinene Mrwetyana, the institution is participating in a campaign called “Post Office to Parliament”.: “South Africa” – BingNews Global Aluminum-based Vaccine Adjuvant Market …
South Africa in the news: UCT holds GBV petition campaign to remember Uyinene Mrwetyana: CAPE TOWN – To mark the second anniversary of the murder of University of Cape Town (UCT) student Uyinene Mrwetyana, the institution is participating in a campaign called “Post Office to Parliament”.: “South Africa” – BingNews Global Aluminum-based Vaccine Adjuvant Market …
Four ways to make sure your passwords are safe and easy to remember: Many still make their passwords too simple. Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi For more than 15 years, there have been various predictions from tech leaders about the death of passwords. Bill Gates predicted it back in 2004 and Microsoft have predicted it for 2021. There …
South Africa in the news: Memorials held on Turkey’s Gallipoli to remember WWI deaths: A small group gathered Saturday on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula to remember British and Ottoman soldiers who died during World War I. The memorial gatherings observed the 106th anniversary of the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Survey shows almost half of SA …