How we proved a Rembrandt painting owned by the University of Pretoria was a fake
The paintings of Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn are displayed in prestigious art galleries in capital cities around the world.…
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Malaria control needs longer lasting repellents. We’re a step closer to finding one
Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and death around the world. The disease is primarily caused by …
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Internet Explorer
Microsoft made an announcement on Wednesday that they will no longer support the Internet Explorer web browser.
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…Is natural gas really cheaper than renewable electricity?
…The government wants us to phase out fossil fuels. Yet natural gas is much cheaper for households to buy per
Sitting straight can cause back pain
The need to reduce social interactions as a preventive measure against covid-19 has dramatically enhanced telework. And that has led …
Why do we hate the sound of our own voice?
As a surgeon who specializes in treating patients with voice problems, I routinely record my patients speaking. For me, …
Dating after lockdown: why you shouldn’t expect a summer of love
Over the past year, many single people have patiently waited through what might have seemed like the long, slow death …
Gaza’s enhanced rocket technology challenges Israel’s defences
Gaza militants have launched their “Sword of Jerusalem” rocket war with Israel by firing a symbolic salvo at Jerusalem and …
B16172 Q&A: all you need to know about this SARS-CoV-2 variant
Just as the UK is beginning to reopen, another variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, appears to be …
How to avoid skin damage after months in lockdown
After a winter of lockdown and with coronavirus restrictions beginning to lift across the UK, many will be hoping for …
What is drink spiking? How can you know if it’s happened to you, and how can it be prevented?
Recent media reports suggest drink spiking at pubs and clubs may be on the rise.
ALSO READ: Consent laws aren’t …
How the bubonic plague changed drinking habits
Alcohol deaths in England and Wales in 2020 were the highest for 20 years. The Office for National Statistics…
How quickly do we become unfit?
Getting in shape isn’t easy. But after all that hard work, how long do we actually maintain it? Turns out …
Data breaches: how much your personal data is worth to cybercriminals
Data breaches have become common, and billions of records are stolen worldwide every year. Most of the media coverage …
Women wore corsets for form, function and support
Singer Billie Eilish’s new look for British Vogue, in which she trades her baggy clothes for lingerie — most notably …
Credit card fraud: what you need to know
If you are the owner of a credit or a debit card, there is a non-negligible chance that you may …
Reasons to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for children
On May 5, Health Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12-15 years. The United States …
China may gain a monopoly on space stations
China launched Tianhe-1, the first and main module of a permanent orbiting space station called Tiangong (Heavenly Palace 天 宫)…
Costumes in period dramas shape our perception
Our version of the present-day royals is carefully constructed and curated. Kept at bay behind a red velvet rope, we …
WhatsApp’s sights are fixed on India
The roll out of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, which critics warn will lead to more data sharing with its parent …
How dating apps have adapted to COVID-19
The pandemic has challenged and changed how most people date and hookup.
ALSO READ: Parents, for your teens sexual health, …
Teeth prove foreigners fought alongside ancient Greeks
Ancient historians loved to write about warfare and famous battles. While these millennia-old stories still feed modern imaginations – Homer’s …
Huawei’s ability to eavesdrop on KPN is a wake-up call
Chinese technology provider Huawei was recently accused of being able to monitor all calls made using Dutch mobile operator KPN. …
Poor sleep linked to inability to focus – new study
The morning after a difficult night’s sleep, it can feel impossible to wake up. You might press the snooze button…
Sexual misconduct in film: intimacy coordination can help
Allegations of serial sexual misconduct by more than 20 women against British actor, director and producer Noel Clarke have revealed …
Type 2 diabetes: sitting can cause problems with blood sugar levels, so get up and move
Many people spend large portions of their day sitting, which can cause a range of health problems. But many …
People look at social media content showcasing fatty food
Life outside our living rooms has been in short supply since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s no …
COVID-19 during pregnancy poses a low risk to newborns
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been great concern about how to protect the most vulnerable – …
Visitors can now get Covid vaccine at Dracula’s castle in Romania
Doctors at the Bran Castle in central Romania are offering visitors the opportunity to get vaccinated at the Transylvania site …
Adidas just unveiled a Xhosa sneaker with Pharrell- you can’t buy it in South Africa
The latest sneaker collaboration between musician Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals will launch on Friday, 14 May.
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…How much sleep do you really need?
Just like eating, drinking or breathing, sleep is an essential part of life.
ALSO READ: Do we really need …
Four ways to make sure your passwords are safe and easy to remember
For more than 15 years, there have been various predictions from tech leaders about the death of passwords. Bill Gates …
From iron rain on exoplanets to lightning on Jupiter: four examples of alien weather
When Oscar Wilde said “conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative” he was unaware of some …
German spies in South Africa during WWII
The story of the intelligence war in South Africa during the Second World War is one of suspense, drama and …
Johannesburg is threatening to sideline informal waste pickers
Like all cities in the world, Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital, has a waste management problem. In 2018/19, more than …
NBC refuses to air Golden Globes over lack of diversity
US cable network NBC is the latest media giant planning on boycotting the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) over a …
Nocturnal dinosaurs: Night vision and superb hearing in a small theropod suggest it was a moonlight predator
Today, barn owls, bats, leopards and many other animals rely on their keen senses to live and hunt under the …
What India’s second wave means for its vaccine coverage
With rich countries having bought up the majority of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, the rest of the world has relied …
The link between fertility and longevity – new research
Fertility has declined in most industrialised countries. While the causes are largely unknown, a number of factors may contribute …
After a year of Zoom meetings, we’ll need to rebuild trust through eye contact
The pandemic has exacerbated an already troubling trust deficit across political, economic and demographic divides.
ALSO READ: US passes emergency …
Popping toys, the latest fidget craze, might reduce stress for adults and children alike
The newest fidget craze is popping toys. Adults and kids all over the world have been buying up this endlessly …
ADHD affects girls too, and it can present differently to the way it does in boys. Here’s what to look out for
Two female Australian comedians recently revealed they’ve been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
ALSO READ: More kids are …
What’s the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine?
A COVID-19 vaccine from French company Valneva has yet to complete clinical trials. But it has caught the eye of …
Einstein’s two mistakes
Scientific research is based on the relationship between the reality of nature, as it is observed, and a representation of …
Understanding children’s mirror writing
In recent studies we have been investigating mirror writing by typical 4- to 6-year-old children. The term is used because …
Do you look like your name?
Most parents can remember the subtle mix of excitement and anxiety accompanying the choice of their baby’s name – it …
Talking dogs, really?
The Internet has recently been flooded with a wealth of videos of dogs Stella and Bunny pressing buttons on boards …
Female robots are seen as being the most human. Why?
With the proliferation of female robots such as Sophia and the popularity of female virtual assistants such as Siri (Apple), …
Motherhood across the animal kingdom
With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s a good opportunity to ask what being a mother looks like across the …
Treating a stutter should involve anxiety as well as speech
Joe Biden’s election as president of the United States rekindled interest in accomplishments by adults who stutter. Biden has …