Scientists have found evidence of past extreme solar storms. Their return could be disastrous for our technology-based societies
However, in the last decade, scientists have discovered that extreme solar storms can affect the amount of radiocarbon ...
The Last Word: ‘painfully poignant’ play gives a voice to women silenced by Russia’s legal system
The Last Word focuses on the sheer absurdity of putting women on trial for daring to speak out. The women’s speeches are all ...
Champions League 2024: Uefa’s decision to team up with a gambling giant will come at a high social cost
Changes to the format of this year’s Uefa Champions League tournament have been much discussed by fans and pundits. The world ...
Antarctic krill store as much carbon as the world’s mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass beds
For the first time, we used a computer model of ocean currents to show that krill waste products don’t need to reach great ...
More governments are promising a ‘right to disconnect’ – but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The right to disconnect is not just about legal protections. It’s about changing managers’ mindsets and empowering employees ...
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What makes an Italian? An olympic gold medal and a vandalised mural reopen debate about race and citizenship
Victoria Donnaloja receives funding from the Leverhulme Trust. When Paola Egonu, born in Italy to Nigerian parents, won a ...
Another Liberal byelection loss shows once again that Justin Trudeau is the problem
Liberal strategists plan to increase the prime minister’s exposure, thrusting the most unpopular politician in the country ...
Why China is seeking greater presence in Africa – the strategy behind its financial deals
China’s relationship with Africa is set to deepen. At a summit in Beijing in early September, China’s president, Xi Jinping, ...
Gangs’stories: The Sierra Leonian gangster who gave up violence and drugs for poetry
Kieran Mitton tells us about the life of Gaz, a former Sierra Leonean gang member who became a poet and then a farmer. His ...
South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining
By 2021, South Africa committed to raising US$8.5 billion (R161.5 billion) to transition the country to a low-carbon economy.
Four ways Africa is already seeing the effects of climate change – and what can be done about it
We’re already seeing the impacts of weather extremes on key parts of our lives, from the food we eat to the roads we use and ...
South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you
For those drawn both to engineering and a seafaring life, marine engineering and nautical science are ideal careers.