Six tips for coping when the news is getting to you
It can often feel difficult to escape a bad news story. For many, the murder of Sarah Everard has been …
LIFESTYLE
Napping in the afternoon can improve memory and alertness
Some people swear by an afternoon nap – whether it’s to catch up on lost sleep or to help them …
Rewild your children: why playing outside should be a post-pandemic priority
…This generation of children will face a range of challenges, including the impacts of climate change, increasing globalisation, and the
AI and you: how confusion about the technology that runs our world threatens democracy
Thomas Jefferson, the American statesman and third US president, was many things (including, notoriously, a slave-owner). But whatever else he …
Beer, politics and identity – the chequered history behind Namibian brewing success
A concise history of the beer industry in Namibia written by history scholar Tycho Van der Hoog begins with the …
Nobel Peace Prize spotlights the links between hunger and conflict
The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Program for its efforts to combat …
Climate change is resulting in profound, immediate and worsening health impacts
Climate change is resulting in profound, immediate and worsening health impacts, and no country is immune, a major new report…
Pollen can raise your risk of COVID-19 – and the season is getting longer thanks to climate change
Exposure to pollen can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and it isn’t just a problem for people with allergies, …
We need a green recovery after COVID-19, but banning wildlife trade could do more harm than good
After several early cases of COVID-19 were linked to a wet market in China, wildlife trade became central to discussions …
Online abuse and trolling
Online abuse and trolling on social media is one of the biggest obstacles women have to face in public life, …
Banksy art practically destroyed in ‘money-making stunt’
An original Banksy, which was burnt and destroyed during a livestreamed video, has been sold via a digital token that …
From Elvis to Dolly, celebrity endorsements might be the key to countering vaccine hesitancy
The Australian government has secured close to 54 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, as well as 20 million doses…
Evidence shows mental illness isn’t a reason to doubt women survivors
This article discusses sexual assault, gendered violence and mental distress.
Over the past week, some media commentary on the rape …
How does resistance to disinfectants happen? We’re on the road to answering the question
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our lives. One effect that could yet be seen might be the development …
Traditional healers in South Africa are exposed to infection, but few can get protective gear
There are around two million traditional healers in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 200,000 live and work in South Africa.…
Flexible work arrangements help women, but only if they are also offered to men
Flexible workplace policies designed to improve gender gaps in employment and pay might actually make things worse for women.
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How safe is your baby food?
Heavy metals including lead, arsenic and mercury can be found in commercial baby foods at levels well above what the …
Learning from the story of pioneering South African writer Sindiwe Magona
The African proverb, “Until the lion can tell its own story, the story of the hunt will always glorify …
Gender bias in medicine and medical research is still putting women’s health at risk
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and raises awareness of the continuing mission towards gender equality. So it’s a good …
Harry and Meghan interview: Urgent palace talks over claims
Crisis meetings, involving senior royals, have taken place following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
According …
COVID-19 affects men and women differently. It’s important to track the data
The African Population Health Research Centre, based in Kenya, has been mining data across 47 countries in Africa, tracking differences …
The royal family can’t keep ignoring its colonialist past and racist present
The most explosive element of the Sussexes’ highly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey was the claim that someone within the …
South Africa needs to change direction on maternal health to solve child malnutrition
When we think about nurturing healthy children, we need to adopt a life course approach to maternal nutrition. In other …
Speaking out about sexual violence on social media may not challenge gendered power relations
Feminists are celebrating a new generation of women who fearlessly share their stories of sexual violence on social media and …
Monday’s medical myth: chocolate causes acne
Outbreaks of pimples, blackheads and cysts are a cause of enormous anxiety and embarrassment among teens and young adults. If …
Why ocean pollution is a clear danger to human health
Ocean pollution is widespread, worsening, and poses a clear and present danger to human health and wellbeing. But the extent …
Half of our unis don’t have bullying policies for students
Students are heading off to universities around Australia, whether for the first time or as returning students, with expectations of …
This week’s news has put sexual assault survivors at risk of ‘secondary trauma’
The continuing media coverage of rape and sexual assault allegations faced by current and former political figures has put many …
Thinking about trying collagen supplements for your skin?
Celebrity testimonials abound for pills, potions and creams that purport to make you look younger.
ALSO READ: Glow-in-the-dark sharks found …
Hidden in plain sight — Australian queer men and women before gay liberation
It’s Sydney Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras festival time. LGBTQI people are enjoying what some call “gay or lesbian Christmas”. …
Film and TV diversity behind the camera is getting much worse
Talk of the lack of diversity in the film and TV industries starts to bubble up around awards season every …
Online learning is an opportunity to meet the needs of struggling students
As many have observed, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare many challenges that students face at school and higher education …
How men can support maternal health: lessons from Rwanda
Rwanda has seen an improvement in public health over the past 20 years. The maternal health field has benefited greatly …
Extra maths on a mobile device: a South African study shows it’s not that simple
International assessments have established that South Africa’s performance in maths and science among grade 5 and grade 9 learners has …
Dagga presents ‘greener’ pasture for economy
The global movement to legalise cannabis has seen SA investment fund, SilverLeaf, set up a fund to drive the professionalization …
Education is not only about figures, but also about people
In analysing the matric pass rate, many commentators tend to consider only the figures. And in the process, they make …
Solar and hydrogen could drive Northern Cape economy
The Northern Cape has the potential to develop from being a marginal economic area in South Africa to a flourishing …
Cat in a spat: scrapping Dr Seuss books is not cancel culture
Let’s start by putting aside the bugbear that it is even possible to “cancel” children’s author Dr Seuss.
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4 assumptions about gender that distort how we think about climate change
Gender influences how people experience and respond to climate change. This is particularly evident in developing nations where women and …
Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb — new study
A pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudden …
Meghan accuses palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duchess of Sussex has said that Buckingham Palace could not expect her to …
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes after landing
The SpaceX company managed to land one of their Starship prototypes after ending a high-altitude test flight.
However the space …
‘WhatsApp can’t share South African users’ data’ – says regulator
South Africa’s Information Regulator said that Facebook can’t share any contact information it collects from WhatsApp users in South Africa, …
A billion years from now, a lack of oxygen will wipe out life on Earth
Earth will not be able to support and sustain life forever. Our oxygen-rich atmosphere may only last another billion years, …
Glow-in-the-dark sharks found off New Zealand coast
Scientists said that they have found three deepwater shark species that flow in the dark, off the New Zealand coast.…
Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks
Microsoft has blamed a Chinese cyber-espionage group for attacks experienced on its mail server software.
The tech giant said that …
Contraceptive app takes a swipe at rivals
Natural Cycles, which was the first app to be cleared by US regulators for use as a contraceptive, has criticized …
Trailing giants: clues to how people and giraffes can thrive together
The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an iconic megaherbivore whose populations are declining across Africa, the only continent where …
Recreational hunting, conservation and livelihoods: no clear evidence trail
In sub-Saharan Africa, almost 1,400,000 km² of land spread across many countries — from Kenya to South Africa — is …
I asked hundreds of people about their biggest life decisions. Here’s what I learned
You make decisions all the time. Most are small. However, some are really big: they have ramifications for years …