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Science works through a process of revision. As consumers, we must learn how to evaluate how mature evidence is, and always remain flexible to new findings.
Women and racialized executives often outperform white men as CEOs. But that may say as much about the barriers they had to overcome to reach the top as it does about their leadership ability.
Producers often turn to online peer networks and experts when something goes wrong. However, online misinformation is drowning out the legitimate advice.
The challenge now is not simply helping people live longer, but ensuring they age well.
South Africa must focus not just on food production but on preserving what is produced through improved cold chain infrastructure.
New research suggests epilepsy may alter the brain systems that regulate temperature, raising questions about how patients respond to heat.
In 2026, Korean film is considered some of the most innovative and highly regarded of world cinemas. in 2016, it wasn’t quite the same.
Harris is a superb storyteller, and Agrippa is a compelling read.
AI could speed up some police work, but trusting it with evidence raises difficult questions about accuracy, accountability and justice.
A major new study of 4.2 million people found leisure exercise cuts dementia risk – but manual labour and active commuting may raise it.
Green hydrogen production is, in effect, a way of bottling renewable energy.
Rivalry has not disappeared from east Africa. It has simply been repackaged as competing ‘regional’ projects.