Want to start therapy, but not sure what type will be right for you? Here are four to consider: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Have you been feeling persistently sad for weeks or months? Perhaps you’ve been lacking motivation, or feeling irritable, or anxious, or constantly “on edge”. If symptoms like these are causing you concern …
How the UK is getting AI regulation right: Regulation must protect AI innovation while addressing risks, but what's the right balance? ra2 studio / Shutterstock The latest generation of artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, will revolutionise the way we live and work. AI technologies could significantly improve education, healthcare, transport and welfare. But there …
How cashless societies can boost financial inclusion — with the right safeguards: Accepting digital payments. WESTOCK PRODUCTIONS/Shutterstock Cashless societies, where transactions are entirely digital, are gaining traction in many parts of the world, particularly after a pandemic-era boom in demand for online banking. Improvements in digital payment infrastructure such as mobile payments, digital currencies and …
Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin and the ‘warrior constituency’ that could threaten Putin from the right: As he claimed victory in the battle for Bakhmut, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner private military company (PMC), gave another of his firebrand interviews. He lambasted, in unequivocal terms, the Russian minister of defence and his chief of staff, …
Theory of everything: how progress in physics depends on asking the right questions: Calabi-Yau manifold: a proposed structure of extra dimensions of space in string theory. vchal/Shutterstock When I began my undergraduate physics degree (around 20 years ago), “What is the theory of everything?” was a question that I heard often. It was used as …
How to Choose the Right SEO Agency for Your Business: In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any business. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is an effective strategy for improving your website’s visibility and driving traffic to your site. However, SEO can be a complex and ever-changing field, …
Queen Charlotte: what the Bridgerton spin-off gets right (and wrong) about the real queen consort: Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Netflix’s period drama, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, makes no pretence of historical accuracy. The opening credits state: “It is not a history lesson. It is fiction inspired …
Dominic Raab is right that the government has set a ‘dangerous precedent’ – but not for the reasons he thinks: Dominic Raab has resigned as deputy prime minister and secretary of state for justice following an investigation of accusations that he bullied civil servants. However, his resignation letter contained no apology and barely any admission …
Owning houseplants can boost your mental health – here’s how to pick the right one: Some houseplants are better than others at lifting our spirits. adriaticfoto/Shutterstock In both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The …
The World Bank used to cause untold harm – but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right: Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Development projects can have profound impacts on their societies. There are many benefits that flow from building new roads and power plants, and from modernising agricultural practices. But …
The Iraq war’s damage to public trust in experts has consequences right up to today: Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, politicians continue to repeat the errors of the past by taking information from security briefings that they want to hear. Ahead of the 2003 invasion and subsequent occupation, US and UK politicians used …
After 70 years, Stalin’s shadow still looms over Russia and Ukraine – but Putin is a tyrant in his own right: Joseph Stalin took his last breath 70 years ago. He died of a cerebral haemorrhage on March 5 1953, aged 74, at his dacha – or country house – west of the Kremlin in …
Online learning platforms aren’t enough — lecturers need the right technical skills: Universities must do more than just offer online learning: they must make sure lecturers know how to adapt to the technology. Ground Picture/Shutterstock Technology has become the centre of our lives. It has also changed how university students learn and how lecturers teach. …
The American right has gone to war with ‘woke capitalism’ – here’s what they get wrong: Leading the charge: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. EPA Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor and likely future presidential contender, has opened up a new front in his party’s war on “woke capitalism”. He is proposing to change the rules around how …
Over 90% of Rwandans have health insurance – the health minister tells an expert what went right: Xinhua/Cyril Ndegeya via Getty Images In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted universal health coverage as one of the sustainable development goals. The aim of universal health coverage is to ensure that every person and community, irrespective …
UK shoppers are choosing bricks over clicks right now, but here’s why it isn’t the end for online retail: Shoppers have been returning to physical stores in recent months. SergeBertasiusPhotography/Shutterstock British retail sales figures showed an unexpected bump in activity over the Christmas shopping period that exceeded expectations – particularly given the current UK cost …
Direct support to small scale farmers reduces poverty – what Zambia is doing right: Coffee harvest at a farm in Zambia. Photo by Oleksandr Rupeta/NurPhoto via Getty Images Over half of Zambia’s population lived below the national poverty line in 2015. In rural areas, where 89% of households are engaged in agriculture, the poverty rate …
Choosing the Right Domain Registration Company in South Africa: A Business Guide: Domain Registration Services in South Africa Domain registration services in South Africa are a critical aspect of setting up an online presence for businesses and individuals. The process of registering a domain name involves choosing a unique name and extension, such as .co.za …