insert_link Business / Economics Workplace discrimination saps everyone’s motivation − even if it works in your favor Brent Simpson, University of South Carolina When people work for discriminatory managers, they put in less effort. That’s true both when managers are biased against them and when they’re biased in their favor, according to a new paper that Nicholas Heiserman of Oklahoma State University and I have published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. To demonstrate this, we placed nearly 1,200 research participants in several experiments designed to mimic […] todayAugust 7, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Kenyan protesters are demanding President Ruto be removed – what the law says about how that could happen By John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University In June 2024, many Kenyans took to the streets to protest what they believed were punitive taxes imposed by President William Ruto’s government. Though the president caved in and withdrew the contentious Finance Bill 2024, protesters are unmoved and now insist that he leave office. No Kenyan president has ever been removed prematurely from office. The opposition, led by the Azimio […] todayAugust 7, 2024 10
insert_link Entertainment Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment – here’s how to choose one that’s healthy for you and the sea Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock By Anneliese Hodge, Plymouth Marine Laboratory Choosing which sunscreen to use can be mind-boggling. Should you choose one with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) or another with “reef-safe” or “coral-friendly” credentials? Is it best to opt for a spray or a lotion? What’s the difference between a mineral or chemical-based formula? On my ventures to the beach to snorkel and surf, I am forever seeing a […] todayAugust 7, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical 3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold Klaus Neilson/Pexels By Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland and Emily Burch, Southern Cross University As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather. For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger and cravings for “comfort food” such as as pasta, stews and ramen. But what’s happening in our body? 3 things change when it gets cold 1. Our body conserves […] todayAugust 7, 2024 14
insert_link Health / Medical Double whammy antibiotic makes antibiotic resistance much harder – new study Fahroni/Shutterstock By Tom Smith, Sheffield Hallam University Most antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and other microorganisms from the environment. They are part of a silent chemical warfare among microorganisms in soils, rivers and seas right now. The fact that they are natural products that have been around for millions of years means that even as we discover new antibiotics, there are probably already microorganisms that are resistant to […] todayAugust 7, 2024 7
insert_link World US election 2024: as Kamala Harris consolidates her campaign, abortion likely to be a major focus By Emma Long, University of East Anglia Kamala Harris has been the presumptive Democratic nominee for US president for less than a fortnight, but some key themes are becoming clear from her campaign. One of those is abortion, about which she has spoken frequently since Joe Biden declared her his preferred successor. Just over two years ago, the US Supreme Court overruled the 49-year-old precedent of Roe v […] todayAugust 7, 2024 7
insert_link Local Ushering in a New Era of Financial Excellence: Old Mutual Namibia Opens Branch in Otjiwarongo Old Mutual Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to serving the people of Otjiwarongo with the highest level of excellence and support with the relocation of its branch to a brand-new location within the town. Delivering the official keynote address during the branch opening, Ndangi Katoma, Managing Director of Retail Mass Foundation shared his excitement for the new opportunities and possibilities this branch will offer customers and the broader community […] todayAugust 7, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps By Heike Baumüller, University of Bonn and Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu, University of Bonn Across Africa, agricultural producers are turning to digital solutions to get information about farming methods, market access or financial services. By 2022, there were 666 of these solutions operating on the continent, the highest number among all low- and medium-income regions. Advances in digital devices, such as smartphones, sensors and satellites, connected through the internet […] todayAugust 7, 2024 46
insert_link Local West African talent is ready to embrace reskilling amid GenAI advances. Three-quarters of workers around the world believe GenAI will bring some level of disruption to the workplace. Despite uncertain times, they remain confident about their place in the labour market with 75% of Nigerians and Ghanaians willing to be retrained in any case and 23% if necessary to stay ahead in their careers. Seventy-four percent of Nigerians and 73% of Ghanaians feel they hold the upper hand when negotiating […] todayAugust 6, 2024 16