5 factors that contribute to students finishing high school
This past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning for more than 1.6 billion students in over 190 countries. …
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Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a seabird?
This article is part of the “Who would win?” series, where wildlife experts dream up hypothetical battles between …
Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth
Tracking radars are closely following the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket segment.
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The …
How the trees in your local park help protect you from disease
On your next visit to the park, try and count all the different species you can see. Away from the …
Sir Paul McCartney is being honoured with a collection of stamps by Royal Mail
The 78-year-old music icon’s solo career will be celebrated with a set of 12 postage stamps featuring photographs from the …
A cave site in Kenya’s forests reveals the oldest human burial in Africa
Africa is often referred to as the cradle of humankind – the birthplace of our species, Homo sapiens. There …
‘See What You Made Me Do’ will change our views on domestic violence
It may be a familiar statistic, but it is still shocking and unacceptable. In Australia, almost every week a woman …
Gas cooking is associated with worsening asthma in kids. But proper ventilation helps
“You’re cooking with gas” is a familiar term associated with doing the right thing and doing it well. But is …
How we discovered the oldest human burial in Africa
How did human uniqueness first evolve among our ancestors, setting us apart from other animals? That is a question many …
The ten factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of …
Kim Kardashian caught up in smuggling row
LOS ANGELES.- Kim Kardashian found herself caught up in an unlikely international art smuggling row on Tuesday, involving an ancient …
SpaceX’s Starship prototype lands successfully
On Wednesday, SpaceX launched its latest prototype of its mega-rocket system six miles above Texas, its fifth launch since December.…
Vitamin B12 deficiency: what is pernicious anaemia, and why can it be so dangerous?
An estimated 6% of people in the US and UK suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. The condition is recognised by …
A giant piece of space junk is hurtling towards Earth
A large piece of space debris, possibly weighing several tonnes, is currently on an uncontrolled reentry phase (that’s space speak …
Parents, for your teens sexual health, talk to them about taking risks
For the past year, the pandemic has shaped how young people have been forced to consider risk. Masks, social …
“Please call me” inventor vs. Vodacom
Nkosana Makate, the “Please call me” inventor, will face Vodacom in court today until Friday.
Vodacom offered Makate R47 …
Why we remember more by reading – especially print
During the pandemic, many college professors abandoned assignments from printed textbooks and turned instead to digital texts or multimedia coursework.…
Ocean crossing that made human evolution possible
Humans evolved in Africa, along with chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys. But primates themselves appear to have evolved elsewhere – likely …
Pandemic puppies: Canine crisis or happy household?
At first, it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer. People stuck at home with time to bake bought up …
Clay is important in areas from wine to mine waste
The discovery and use of clays dates back to 30,000 years ago, making clays one of the oldest materials …
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years
Bill and Melinda Gates are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage, the couple announced in a joint statement on …
What can hackers do with your mobile number?
Boris Johnson’s personal phone number has been publicly available on the internet for 15 years, it has been revealed. …
Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids
For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there’s …
Could smacking children lead to partner violence in adults?
Intimate partner violence is indisputably a crisis in Australia.
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Why your eyes might be saying more than you realise
There’s a good chance that you when you leave the house today you’ll put on a face mask that obscures …
Why we can still recognise people in face masks
The average person knows about 5,000 faces – from family and friends to the cashier at the local store. Most …
What are ‘internal waves’ that possibly sank the Indonesian sub?
Last week might have been the first time you ever heard of “internal waves” — the phenomenon suspected of causing …
South Africa’s romcom revolution
Netflix went live in South Africa on 6 January 2016. The arrival of the subscription-based content streaming service was a …
Rome Colosseum: Italy unveils plan for new floor with gladiators view
The Italian government has approved a plan to furnish Rome’s ancient Colosseum with a new floor, which will give visitors …
From feral camels to ‘cocaine hippos’, large animals are rewilding the world
Throughout history, humans have taken plants and animals with them as they travelled the world. Those that survived the journey …
Robots are coming and the fallout will largely harm marginalized communities
COVID-19 has brought about numerous, devastating changes to people’s lives globally. With the number of cases rising across Canada and …
Feral desert donkeys are digging wells, giving water to parched wildlife
In the heart of the world’s deserts – some of the most expansive wild places left on Earth – roam …
Could the COVID vaccines affect your period?
Over recent weeks, news reports have indicated some women are experiencing irregularities in their menstrual cycles after receiving a COVID …
Why Ghana doesn’t get the full value of its cocoa beans
The global chocolate industry is worth over US$150 billion. West Africa supplies 70% of the cocoa beans, but most …
Will the pandemic really shape the future workplace?
The workplace and modes of working have come into the spotlight amid COVID-19 lockdowns that have enforced remote working as …
An Oscar for My Octopus Teacher is a boost for South African film. But …
The Best Documentary Feature gong for My Octopus Teacher at this year’s Academy Awards has been seen by many critics …
Medieval battles prove United Kingdom still united
Second only to COVID-19 recovery, the continued unity of the United Kingdom is the key political issue across the British …
Four reasons why your tolerance for alcohol can change
As pubs and bars reopen across England, many are excited about the opportunity to enjoy a drink with friends and …
Gambling: is it a sure bet or trouble?
The global growth of gambling has led to tensions about what role it can and should play in our societies. …
What were the Spartans like?
In the second episode of the current season of the TV show Lego Masters, contestants were asked to build a …
Sad memes flood Twitter after light-up Lighting McQueen-themed Crocs sold out in minutes
In the world of Lightning McQueen light-up adult Crocs, it’s do or die.
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According to tweets from the …
Climate change: The world’s glaciers melting at alarming rate
According to a new study, the world’s glaciers are melting at an accelerating rate.
270 billion tonnes
Researchers have assessed …
How the COVID-19 pandemic is damaging children’s vision
Eye doctors had planned to celebrate 2020 as the year of vision (as in seeing 20/20). Instead, it will be …
How teachers remember their own childhoods affects how they challenge school inequities
Teachers, like many of us, remember moments of achievement, schoolyard games and making mistakes as children. Often teachers draw on …
High-tech contact lenses may replace smart phones
Contact lenses are the result of an accidental discovery made during the Second World War. Ophthalmologist Harold Ridley noticed that …
Children own around 3 digital devices on average
More than nine out of ten parents think digital media and technologies are a negative distraction in their lives. And …
Apple’s new ‘app tracking transparency’ and Facebook
Apple users across the globe are adopting the latest operating system update, called iOS 14.5, featuring the now-obligatory new …
How can we mitigate the impacts of dust storms?
Over the last month, parts of Europe were hit by intense dust storms. First, a massive dust plume that …