Social entrepreneurs have different reasons for creating their ventures: policymakers should take these into account: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images Social entrepreneurs embrace social as well as economic value. They create ventures that aim to meet social needs. They are not only risk-takers and proactive innovators but have a strong ethical fibre. They are compassionate …
Gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses are at their highest in decades – here’s what you need to know about these STIs: Gonorrhoea is now the second most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK. Peddalanka Ramesh Babu/ Shutterstock The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that diagnoses of gonorrhoea and syphilis have surged in …
Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health – here’s what foods you can eat to get these benefits: Two-and-a-half cups of green tea contain the recommended daily amount of flavanols. granata68/ Shutterstock There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit …
Flood warning expert: I worked on UK’s emergency mobile broadcast – here’s what we learn from tests like these: At 3pm on April 23, an unusual warning sound was emitted from millions of phones across the UK. This was the first test of the government’s national emergency alert system, which will eventually be used to warn …
Ethical non-monogamy: what to know about these often misunderstood relationships: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Imagine Sarah and John have been in a monogamous relationship for five years. Although they love each other, Sarah, who is bisexual, has recently started feeling an attraction to her coworker, Andrea. This has led to several sexual encounters, leaving Sarah feeling guilty. However, …
Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically – these are the five biggest challenges: A horse stands before solar panels used to power water pumps along the Afir agricultural irrigation canal in Egypt. Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the …
Happy songs: these are the musical elements that make us feel good: The music we listen to can have a profound impact on our mood. Merla/Shutterstock Music has a unique power to affect the way people feel and many people use music to enhance or change their mood, channel emotions and for psychological support. The …
Save Money with These Pre Owned iPhones: Are you in the market for a new iPhone but don’t want to pay full price? Pre-owned iPhones may be the solution you’re looking for. At these prices, you can get a high-quality iPhone without breaking the bank. Here are some of the pre-owned iPhones currently available …
Show off your brand’s best side with these top 5 trends in digital signage: Results show that digital signage displays sell more products than their fellow advertising competitors. In fact, some studies suggest a 33% increase in overall sales. As more companies adopt this innovative way of reaching customers, it’s clear that digital signage offers …
Being declared dead when you’re still alive – why these very rare events occur: Inked Pixels/Shutterstock An 82-year-old woman who was recently pronounced dead at a New York nursing home was later discovered to be alive by funeral home staff. This follows a similar incident in Iowa where a 66-year-old woman with early-onset dementia was …
Spy balloons: modern technology has given these old-fashioned eyes in the sky a new lease of life: The US military has now shot down four high-altitude objects that had entered American and Canadian airspace, raising questions about their purpose and origin. The first of these objects, a Chinese balloon, was downed by a fighter jet …
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 …
Davos: three ways leaders can use these summits to create a more sustainable world: Davos 2023 is the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) first in-person annual meeting since the start of the COVID pandemic. The yearly gathering sees business, political and civil society leaders convene in the Swiss mountain resort with academics, journalists and celebrities to …
PFAS: you can’t smell, see or taste these chemicals, but they are everywhere – and they’re highly toxic to humans: PFAS are persistent and spread through the atmosphere via hydrological processes. Chatchawal Phumkaew/Shutterstock Humans perceive risk based largely on what we can see, smell and taste. Those senses serve us well when there are perceptible …
Not sure how to keep your kids busy and happy these holidays? Here are five tips.: Benson Ibeabuchi/AFP via Getty Images When holidays roll around, many parents begin to appreciate just how tenacious teachers have to be to keep children engaged for weeks at a time. Some, faced with children they describe as “too playful”, …
Why you’re less likely to get rich these days if your parents aren’t already wealthy: Younger generations are finding it harder to meet traditional financial milestones. Kmpzzz / Shutterstock Improvements in living standards over generations have been taken for granted in recent history, but these days young people are looking worse off than their parents …
Linux commands: Drop these old utilities for modern alternatives: Linux commands: Drop these old utilities for modern alternatives Seth Kenlon Thu, 11/17/2022 – 03:00 Linux has a good track record for software support. There are about 60 commands in man section 1 of Unix 1st edition, and the majority still work today. Still, progress stops …
Why COP27 should be the last of these pointless corporate love-ins: It’s a glorious afternoon at a luxury resort in Egypt, with six swimming pools leading to a lovely little stretch of beach on the Red Sea. A salsa aquatic class in one of the pools has several enthusiastic participants. Elsewhere, guests are lounging on …