Why children need protection from toxic stress at an early age
The early childhood years, particularly ages 0-3, are the building blocks of life. In 2018, the World Health Organisation, …
LIFESTYLE
Princess Beatrice Shows Baby Bump After Workout
Princess Beatrice is seen leaving a PT session in Chelsea this afternoon.
Beatrice announced last week that she was expecting …
The “Darth Vader” house in Houston, Texas is up for sale for $4.3 million.
The “Darth Vader” house in Houston, Texas is up for sale for $4.3 million.
With 7,040 square feet …
‘WandaVision’ echoes myths to explain how grief and love persevere
During a flashback scene in Marvel’s Disney Plus show “WandaVision,” the superpowered android Vision comforts his wife, Wanda …
Healthy women are having their labour induced for no identified medical reason
Pregnant women in Australia are increasingly having their labour induced rather than giving birth spontaneously – and some without good …
Mount Nyiragongo: why it’s unique and treacherous
Seismologists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were still reporting earthquakes around the Mount Nyiragongo volcano a week after …
Cape Town’s Klopse Parade cancelled amid third wave fears
The event has been cancelled due to a surge in Covid-19 infections and amended Level 2 lockdown regulations announced on …
Black feminist writers in South Africa raise their voices in a new book
In the third decade of the new millennium, despite many publishers still seeing black women’s writing as having a limited …
Friends: making audiences laugh by embracing the unexpected in conversation
The Friends reunion has undoubtedly been one of the biggest TV events of the year so far.
ALSO READ: South …
Rogue killer drone hunted human target without orders
According to a UN report, a “lethal” weaponized drone “hunted down a human target” without being told to for the …
Climate change: six priorities for pulling carbon out of the air
To reach net zero emissions by 2050, global carbon emissions must be cut faster and deeper than the world has …
Why comedy is important in times of crisis
Most of us have needed a good laugh over the last 12 months. Searches on Netflix for horror dipped at …
Group-think: what it is and how to avoid it
Former government adviser Dominic Cummings has made waves by suggesting the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis was “a …
Did Roald Dahl hate children as much as the witches did?
Described as “the world’s greatest storyteller”, Roald Dahl is frequently ranked as the best children’s author of all …
Bullying on the rise in schools
The spotlight once again fell on bullying after a 15-year-old learner took her own life as a result of it. …
Why hate should be considered a contagious disease
A significant portion of violence in the world is based on hatred. People find so many reasons to hate one …
Eric Carle: creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a story of hope … and holes
Eric Carle, author and illustrator of beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, died on Sunday — the same …
How we dated the remnants of the Bokoni polity
If you go for a walk in the green hills of Mpumalanga in the north east of South Africa, you …
Does COVID really affect your heart?
Reading a recent article with the headline Setting the Record straight: there is no “COVID heart” teleported me back to …
To what extent are we ruled by unconscious forces?
Why did you buy your car? Why did you fall in love with your partner? When we start to examine …
World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon
It’s becoming more likely that a key global temperature limit will be reached in the next five years.
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Brad Pitt gets joint custody of children with Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie following a lengthy court battle.
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Can’t face exercise? Have a hot bath or a sauna instead
I study the effects of exercise on the body. So it’s perhaps unsurprising that when I’m not in the lab, …
How a plant-based diet could help prevent the next COVID-19
Viruses like COVID-19, SARS, bovine spongiform, swine flu and avian flu all have something in common: They all come from …
BIPOC or IBPOC? LGBTQ or LGBTQ2S+? Who decides which names we should use?
It does not take a degree to notice that the names for groups of people sharing a common skin colour, …
Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued for assault
Police in the US state of New Hampshire have issued an active arrest warrant for singer Marilyn Manson in connection …
Supermoon! Red blood lunar eclipse! It’s all happening at once, but what does that mean?
The first lunar eclipse of 2021 is going to happen during the early hours of May 26. But this …
Climate change affects fertility in humans and animals
Evidence of declining fertility in humans and wildlife is growing. While chemicals in our environment have been identified as a …
Why full dams don’t mean water security: a look at South Africa
After good summer rains, the dams that supply water to Johannesburg and much of South Africa’s economic heartland are full…
Your phone and your brain – what we know so far
A defining characteristic of the way many people live today is persistent online connectedness. Since the introduction of smartphones about …
CONSPIRITO PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
The annual Conspirito Public Speaking Competition took place during April.
Jada Williamson (gr. 8) Afrikaans Additional Language Prepared Speech and …
Vaping and e-cigarettes are glamourised on social media, putting young people in harm’s way
Despite their widespread reputation as a “safer” alternative to cigarettes, e-cigarettes (also known as electronic cigarettes or vapes) are far …
Why do we get vaccines in the arm? It’s all about the muscle
Millions have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, but why haven’t they rolled up their pants legs instead? …
Catnip: is it unethical to give it to your cat?
For many Americans, companion animals are on their annual gifting list, particularly cats and dogs who share our homes and …
BBC Diana ‘cover up’ – why Lord Dyson’s report is a body blow for broadcaster
The BBC is among Britain’s most valuable cultural exports, representing soft power at its most effective. Newcomers including Netflix and …
What actually is catnip and is it safe for my cat?
There are many valid theories to explain the global appeal of cats, including our obsession with watching videos of them …
Paying people to get vaccinated might work – but is it ethical?
A financial shot in the arm could be just what is needed for Americans unsure about vaccination.
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Misinformation: Tech companies are removing ‘harmful’ coronavirus content
The “infodemic” of misinformation about coronavirus has made it difficult to distinguish accurate information from false and misleading advice. The …
Twitter to ask users to rethink abusive messages
In an effort to reverse the flood of abuse on the platform, Twitter is rolling out a new feature which …
Pest … or snack? June bugs are the ‘croutons of the sky’
Many people grit their teeth in anticipation of the arrival of June bugs. You might already have had your first …
Evolutionary medicine looks to our early human ancestors for insight into conditions like diabetes
Like all living things, humans are the product of a complex evolutionary history. Our ancestors’ environment and diets, and the …
What genetic analysis reveals about the ancestry of South Africa’s Afrikaners
The story of human history is one of migrations over the globe and admixture – the exchange of DNA – …
30 minutes’ exercise won’t counteract sitting all day
It’s recommended we do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day – or 150 minutes a week – to …
Prince Harry and Meghan dissolve Sussex Royal Foundation
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are dissolving their Sussex Royal Foundation after renaming it MWX Trading last year.
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Texas man sues Goop over ‘exploding’ candle
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand has managed to do what no other brand has done – make home decor sexy.
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Seven medical professionals charged with homicide in death of Diego Maradona
Seven medical professionals have been charged with “simple homicide with eventual intent” over the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona…
Stretching can increase your tolerance for pain
To stretch or not to stretch?
Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries? …
Smartwatches are a bigger distraction to drivers than mobile phones
An estimated 73.4 million people will be using wearable technologies in the United States by 2022. Wearables are smart electronics …
Men are from Mars, women are from… Mars?
As behavioural scientists, we have a keen interest in how people make decisions, and particularly how these decisions incorporate a …
We’re a step closer to figuring out why mosquitoes bite some people and not others
Mosquitoes contribute to the transmission of life-threatening diseases that include Zika, dengue, chikungunya, Rift Valley fever and malaria. Of these, …
