Freaky Tales: this gory 80s-inspired anthology film is all surface and no substance: Nostalgia for the 1980s has been in vogue since the release of Stranger Things in 2016. The Netflix show brought about a renaissance of interest in the popular culture of the time firmly rooted in nostalgia – video game arcades, the role-playing …
We’ve discovered how diamonds make their way to the surface and it may tell us where to find them: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock “A diamond is forever.” That iconic slogan, coined for a highly successful advertising campaign in the 1940s, sold the gemstones as a symbol of eternal commitment and unity. But our new research, …
How the UK government’s veto of Scotland’s gender recognition bill brought tensions in the union to the surface: From calls for a second Scottish independence referendum and speculation about “indy-curiousity” in Wales, to the collapse of the power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland, the state of the UK union has been the subject of much political …
Fracking and poorer surface water quality link established – new research: During fracking, water is mixed with fluids and injected into the ground. Wikimedia Commons Fracking – hailed by some as the greatest recent advance in energy production, criticised by others for the threat it poses to local life – continues to divide opinion. The …
Road surface asphalt can pollute soils: we checked the health risk in a Nigerian city: Hot mix asphalt plants should not be built within residential areas and around water resources. Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty Image Nigeria has about 195,000km of road network, including about 60,000km of paved surfaces. The demand for road construction and highway …
Racism in sport: why it comes to the surface when teams lose: In the penalty shoot-out that saw Italy defeat England in the UEFA Euro 2020 final, the skill of the goalkeepers was overshadowed by the perceived failure of the English players who missed their shots. Three young players – Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and …
South Africa in the news: Racism in sport: why it comes to the surface when teams lose: One of the worst things about this racism was how predictable it was. Racism has long been found in European sports, and is intensified when players of colour are put in the spotlight during major …: “South Africa” …
The sun’s atmosphere is hundreds of times hotter than its surface – here’s why: Mongta Studio/Shutterstock The visible surface of the sun, or the photosphere, is around 6,000°C. But a few thousand kilometres above it – a small distance when we consider the size of the sun – the solar atmosphere, also called the corona, …
South Africa in the news: ‘My Octopus Teacher’ Is Having Moment in the Sun, but More African Documentaries Are Rising to the Surface: The unexpected Academy Award run of “My Octopus Teacher,” Netflix’s hit, heartfelt documentary about a filmmaker’s unlikely relationship with an octopus living off the coast of South Africa, marks …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: Surface Transforms higher after raising £18mln via placing: Surface Transforms PLC gained 11% to 67.06p in late afternoon trading after raising £18mln via a placing and subscription. The manufacturer of automotive brake discs placed 35mln …: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID-19 travel update: Netherlands to close borders to South Africans: …
Beast from the East 2? What ‘sudden stratospheric warming’ involves and why it can cause freezing surface weather: Darryl Fonseka / shutterstock A “sudden stratospheric warming” event took place in early January 2021, according to the Met Office, the UK’s national weather service. These events are some of the most extreme of atmospheric phenomena, and …
South Africa in the news: Surface Plasmon Resonance Market Research Report by Mode, by Age, by Interface, by End User, by Distribution – Global Forecast to 2025: Global Surface Plasmon Resonance market report provides geographic analysis covering regions such as North America, …: “South Africa” – BingNews Will Discuss President Xi’s Offer To India On …
Local election stalemate, but Brexit continues to bubble away below the surface: At first glance it’s not obvious that Brexit had much of an impact on the May 2018 local elections in England. After all, potholes and bin collections have seemingly little to do with the ins and outs of the Brexit negotiations. However, alongside …
Wabi Sabi surface texture (embracing the beauty in imperfection) with Lea Williams and Bec Yoxall. Some materials provided – a Beauty interest event taking place on 2017-05-27 10:00:00 in United Kingdom Come and join me and the very talented guest artist LEA WILLIAMS for a totally relaxed day of painting with texture. This fantastic workshop …
Weird Crater Discovered on the Surface of Mars: Reported by the Daily Mail, NASA is currently investigating a strange mark on the South Polar layered deposits of the red planet and, while it's currently believed to be an impact crater, the icy surface can make accurate assessments of the terrain difficult. An image from the …
South Africa in the news: The crazy price of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in South Africa: Microsoft has not officially launched the Surface Pro 4 in South Africa, but online retailers Raru and Takealot have the device for sale. The two online retailers list various configurations of the device, with prices ranging between R22,000 …