Roger Lawrence Gibson, University of the Witwatersrand and Deon van Niekerk, Rhodes University On a Sunday morning in late August 2024 a nine-year-old girl named Eli-zé du Toit was sitting on her grandparents’ porch near a small town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, when she heard a long rumble, then heard a
Charlotte Wildman, University of Manchester Wherever you are on the political spectrum, shoplifting has come to symbolise today’s “broken Britain”. On the left, it is an inevitable product of the cost of living crisis and poverty, fuelled in part by growing levels of drug and alcohol addiction. On the right, it is a
Viviamo in un’epoca di profondi cambiamenti sociali, tecnologici ed economici. In questo contesto, le nuove generazioni – spesso definite come Millennials e Gen Z – si trovano a navigare in un mondo in rapida evoluzione, un mondo che sembra offrire infinite possibilità, ma anche sfide senza precedenti. Ma cosa vogliono veramente dal lavoro
Dani Madrid-Morales, University of Sheffield; Herman Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, and Saifuddin Ahmed, Nanyang Technological University The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The trend is linked partly to competition among world
Ph. The fall of the Berlin wall has not sufficed to erase differences between East and West. Shutterstock Gonçalo Pina, ESCP Business School When asked about my opinion on German reunification, I usually respond that I think it is a good idea, and that we should do it. This is, of course, a
Asian Festivals: Celebrations of Heritage and Harmony present an alluring tableau of vivid hues, resonant harmonies, and deeply ingrained traditions that meander through the elaborate fabric of Asian culture. These festivals transcend mere celebrations; they epitomise a harmonious synthesis of past and present, spirituality and community, enabling participants to immerse in an experience
In the intricate tapestry of the humanities, linguistics occupies a unique and profound niche. Language, the primary medium through which humans communicate, shapes not only individual identities but also the collective cultural and societal structures. The study of linguistics within the humanities transcends mere understanding of grammatical structures or phonetics; it delves into
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both remarkable opportunities and significant challenges that demand careful consideration. As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated, their integration into various aspects of human life raises profound ethical questions, necessitating a framework that ensures these technologies are developed and deployed in ways that align with human
Ph. Massive invasion of Eurasian watermilfoil in a small lake in the Québec City region. (Charlotte Bergeron), Fourni par l’auteur Claude Lavoie, Université Laval Many lakes in North America are affected in varying degrees by invasive alien plants. An invasive plant is one that colonizes (or has colonized in the past) new sites
Gray reef sharks and blacktip reef sharks near Tahiti, French Polynesia. Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images Michael Heithaus, Florida International University There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters