Ulysses at 100 – start here if you want to read this modernist classic: Ulysses is often written off as inaccessible but the epic is much more readable than most assume. mage Professionals GmbH/Alamy James Joyce’s Ulysses was first published 100 years ago. For a century, it has been seen as an intimidating read, but …
Some of the super-rich want to pay more tax – but society cannot afford to depend on them: Shutterstock/Pilguj Demands for the super wealthy to pay more taxes are not new. But they don’t usually come from billionaires or millionaires. Yet on January 19 2022, around 100 of the world’s richest people declared that the …
Why you might want to consider a pilgrimage for your next holiday or day trip: Vixit/Shutterstock We have been living in a COVID-19 pandemic world for two years – and almost everything about our lives has been affected. Travel and holidays in particular have been constrained through border closures and lockdowns. It’s too early to …
What young people want to help them recover from school closures: Many children suffered from too much time spent playing alone during lockdown. Robert Collins | Unsplash, FAL Children need help to recover from the disruption COVID has brought to their schooling. Much of the focus – and government funding – has been on academic …
Life after COVID: most people don’t want a return to normal – they want a fairer, more sustainable future: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock We are in a crisis now – and omicron has made it harder to imagine the pandemic ending. But it will not last forever. When the COVID outbreak is over, what do we want …
Carbon colonialism must be challenged if we want to make climate progress: The UK has set ambitious net zero targets, but is overlooking its imported emissions. Digifly840/Pixabay Assessments of the UN climate conference COP26’s success have been mixed, but none have been entirely positive. Achieving the Paris agreement’s target of limiting global warming to 1.5? …
Quantum entanglement: what it is, and why physicists want to harness it: Two particles are said to be entangled when one cannot be perfectly described without information about the other being included. Shutterstock/ezphoto “Quantum entanglement” is one of several plot devices that crops up in modern sci-fi movies. Fans of the Marvel superhero movies, for …
Football: English fans want an independent regulator – here’s how it could help save clubs from ruin: Bolton Wanderers celebrating promotion to League One in 2021. Shuttterstock/Jake Kirkman Football clubs are not like other businesses. Their primary aim is not to make a profit, but to win matches. Research shows this creates a conflict between sporting …
If universities want to hit climate targets, they should use their land for carbon offsetting: Universities across the world hold massive amounts of land. Llee_wu/Flickr, CC BY-ND Over 1,000 universities and colleges from 68 countries have pledged to halve their emissions by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050. Initiatives to add LED lighting …
COVID travel restrictions have created new borders for migrants who want to visit home: Sopotnicki / Shutterstock In the early days of the pandemic, many countries closed their borders to stop the spread of COVID-19. International travel has continued to be limited with changing caveats, including “essential” travel only, restrictions on travellers from particular countries …
South Africa in the news: COP26: What African climate experts want you to know: Africa is the continent likely to bear the brunt of the effects of climate change even though studies show it has contributed least to the crisis. So even though Africa has released relatively small …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ellis Jenkins …
If we want to achieve global climate targets, young people must take centre stage: Young people across the world have been at the forefront of recent climate activism. Fabola/Flickr At the UN climate change conference COP26, discussions are focusing on how young people and the public can be empowered to build a more sustainable world. …
South Africa in the news: The Global South, where climate change is taking effect, and where leaders want to lead their own transition: ‘We don’t really have good water management in Madagascar,’ she continues. ‘In South Africa, they have a system of small dams, so when it rains, they are able to store the water; …
South Africa in the news: Chinese drug makers want to produce US Covid-19 pill for poorer nations: China has switched roles from wanting to get cheap health products to being a major producer, MPP chief points out.: “South Africa” – BingNews Public urged to discourage their dogs from harassing wildlife on scenic walks: Parkscape South …
South Africa in the news: Kyalami want South African GP confirmed by early 2023: Warren Scheckter, CEO of the South African Grand Prix, says Kyalami wants to confirm Formula 1’s return to the nation by early 2023.: “South Africa” – BingNews Cricket betting tips and preview: Jos Buttler and Josh Hazlewood head T20 World Cup …
South Africa in the news: Rugby-We’re not where we want to be yet, says Springboks coach Nienaber: Coach Jacques Nienaber admitted world champions South Africa have yet to hit the level of play that took them to the Rugby World Cup title in 2019 despite handing New Zealand a late defeat in their …: “South …
Rewilding: conservationists want to let elephants loose in Europe – here’s what could happen: Large herbivores like elephants used to roam wide swathes of Europe and Asia. Heather Wall, Author provided Imagine driving through a lush, green landscape in France or Germany and spotting a herd of elephants roaming freely. As absurd as that might …
Want to know about vaccine rollouts in Africa? Click on a country here and find out: Shutterstock There has been a lot of focus on COVID-19 vaccine inequalities between high-income and low- and middle-income countries. For instance, it is estimated that up to 70% of all vaccines to be produced in 2021 were pre-booked by …