Coffy: how Blaxploitation star Pam Grier helped lead the way for strong resilient women in film: When Pam Grier’s breakthrough movie Coffy was released in 1973, American International Pictures was clearly confident that her eponymous character was a supercharged heroine who would excite filmgoers. “She’s the ‘GODMOTHER’ of them all!”, exclaimed the poster, linking the …
The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society: As a young boy in 1962, I remember arriving in England from Jamaica on a BOAC jet plane. It seemed to me like I was going to the moon – the air hostess who accompanied me was the first white …
Women appear to be more resilient to body clock disruptions than men – new research: One of the most common causes of circadian misalignment is shift work. Ground Picture/Shutterstock You might not know it, but we all have a clock ticking away inside us. This circadian clock operates on roughly a 24-hour cycle. It influences …
Health workers cope with a huge amount of stress – how to build a resilient health system in South Africa: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images Popular and academic literature is replete with examples of how to cope with daily stresses. Mental health professions have also long researched and implemented strategies to deal with burnout …
Three ways to become more resilient to failure: Resilience can be built in a variety of ways. fizkes/ Shutterstock Failure may be an inevitable part of life, but that doesn’t make it any less painful when it does happen. It can be be particularly hard facing setbacks in your 20s and 30s, since this is …
Crime, COVID and climate change – South African tourism faces many threats, but it’s resilient: A family of African elephants walk through the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. EPA-EFE/Jon Hrusa South Africa’s tourism industry has been rocked by the murder of a German visitor during an attempted robbery. The development …
How to remain youthful and resilient despite stress: Obak/Shutterstock A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical wellbeing, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important if you’re not in a hurry …
Supply chains can easily break – here’s how they can be made more resilient to prevent shortages: shutterstock Supply chains are essential to everyday life, bringing materials to factories, food to your plate, and fuel to your car. The links in those chains – the manufacturers, logistics companies, warehouses and retailers – combine to form …
Extremophiles: resilient microorganisms that help us understand our past – and future: In late summer the snow banks on these mountains turn pink, known as "watermelon snow", thanks to blooming extremophiles. Bryant Olsen/Flickr In the infamous words of Jurassic Park consultant Dr Ian Malcolm, “life finds a way”. In the depths of the ocean, in …
Research and development are key to resilient food systems in Africa: Innovation in food systems and agricultural research is critical for African countries. krumanop/Shutterstock What will it take to build sustainable, resilient food systems in African countries? This was among the questions considered at the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in late July. The …
Your genetics influence how resilient you are to cold temperatures – new research: People with this gene variant shivered less and had a higher core body temperature when exposed to cold water. Dudarev Mikhail/ Shutterstock Some people just aren’t bothered by the cold, no matter how low the temperature dips. And the reason for this …
Why being resilient won’t necessarily make you happy – new research: Happiness is complex. Rido/Shutterstock We’re living in difficult and uncertain times, and are constantly reminded to stay resilient in the face of adversity. In fact, tips on how to stay strong and handle unexpected setbacks by recovering – and even growing as a person …
South Africa in the news: Resilient urban infrastructure – helping cities find the right blend of finance: One of the key challenges faced by cities is to develop a business case for projects that lack a clear revenue stream and usually address climate resilience.: “South Africa” – BingNews England Covid suspects cleared to return home: …
COVID vaccines will be here soon – in the meantime, here’s how to stay resilient: Socialise, even if only online. Evgenyrychko/Shutterstock With several COVID vaccines closing in on regulatory approval, we can start to imagine a future after this pandemic. But health experts have warned people not to get too excited. The World Health Organization …
South Africa in the news: Hotels in Africa Remain Resilient Despite Unprecedented Challenges: Southern Africa (23 percent of total development pipeline) sees 963 rooms planned to enter in 2020, with South Africa – Johannesburg (71 percent) and Durban (21 percent) – seeing the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ghanaian legend Sulley Muntari eyes Kaizer Chiefs …
South Africa in the news: Africa Is More Resilient Than You Think: Although the majority of African countries rank toward the bottom of the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Competitiveness Index 4.0, Mauritius, South Africa, Morocco, the Seychelles, Tunisia, …: “South Africa” – BingNews Seven positive virus cases as South African football set to resume: …
Coronavirus exposed fragility in our food system – it’s time to build something more resilient: Most people rely on supermarkets, and these megastores dominate our food economy. They are part of a system that depends on large-scale agriculture and production, smooth-flowing international food trade and fast turnaround times. But what happens when system vulnerabilities are …
From bush fires to terrorism: how communities become resilient: Shutterstock The world has watched in sympathy as Australia has come to terms with the ravages of the worst bush fires on record. Communities have been devastated by this crisis, but many have shown incredible resilience in banding together to support one another through the harrowing …