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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 …
Palestinian-Israeli conflict: everything you need to know
As civilian causalities mount in Gaza, Israeli politicians of all hues must face the stark reality that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict …
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: WE STAND WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow South African,
Our experience with the democratic transition is a lesson about …
Doctors treating trans youth grapple with uncertainty, lack of training
Last month, the Arkansas Senate passed legislation prohibiting medical providers from offering gender-affirming hormones or surgeries to trans youth.
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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 …
Adenomyosis causes pain, heavy periods and infertility
Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus (womb), where the tissue that grows on the lining of the uterus (also …
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.
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Conflict deepens between Israelis and Palestinians
What’s next in the latest Middle East convulsion? Will a ceasefire between the Hamas militant group in Gaza and Israel …
Parts of South Africa hit by locust swarms
A plague of brown locusts has descended upon several major towns in the Northern Cape and several regions that share …
India’s Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme
The international scheme to ensure equal access to Covid-19 vaccines is now 140 million doses short due to India’s continuing …
Three provinces in South Africa entering third wave, rest of SA will inevitably follow
DURBAN.- Experts are convinced that the rest of the country will inevitably follow suit after three provinces confirmed they had …
Clicks and Dis-chem to offer Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa
Two of South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical groups, Clicks and Dis-chem, have announced plans to offer Covid-19 vaccines through their …
Gaza officials say Sunday was ‘deadliest day’
Palestinian officials in Gaza say that Sunday was the deadliest day since the current fighting with Israel began.
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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 …
Israel and the Palestinians are teetering on another war
The latest violence between Israeli and Palestinian forces should come as no surprise. The issue of Palestinian statehood has been …
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.
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Two climbers have died on Everest
Two climbers, one from the US and one from Switserland, have died on Mount Everest on Wednesday. According to AFP, …
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Users yet to accept the new terms and conditions for the messaging platform WhatsApp will now receive “persistent” reminders ahead …
Herd of 18 Indian elephants die in lightning strike
A herd of 18 elephants were found dead in Nagaon, in the north-east Indian state of Assam.
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South Africa’s state of disaster extended
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet have extended South Africa’s national state of disaster by a further month.
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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day
The Israeli military has intensified its assault on Gaza, as Palestinian militants continue to fire rockets into Israel on …
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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 …
Domestic abuse isn’t about just physical violence
Three or more U.S. women are murdered every day by their current or former intimate partner.
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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…
Israel-Palestine conflict: the role of Hamas and Fatah rivalry in latest violence
The deadly escalation of violence across Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, in which at least 40 people have been …
Ovarian cancer: Major setback as screening trial fails to save lives
A major trial to detect one of the most elusive and deadly cancers – ovarian cancer- has failed to save …
South Africans can register to vote on 17 and 18 July weekend
Hendrickse said that voters will be able to register on 17 and 18 July at specially set-up points in their …
Fees Must Fall activist sentenced to five years in prison
CAPE TOWN.- A FeesMustFall activist has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Western Cape regional court.