In October 2017, one week changed Jacinda Ardern’s life. On the Friday she discovered she would become a mother and by the following Thursday a political twist of fate delivered her the office of the prime minister. Nearly six years later, as she resigned, Ardern reminded New Zealand’s press gallery that she never expected to be […]
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image: Dr Ian Daly injecting conductive gel into an EEG cap view more Credit: University of Essex A new technique for monitoring brain waves can identify the music someone is listening to. Researchers at the University of Essex hope the project could lead to helping people with severe communication disabilities such as locked-in syndrome or stroke […]
The solitude of Oman’s desert is attracting rising numbers looking to escape from everyday stress. Many drive out to the dunes at the weekend in search of the perfect spot to get away from it all. Among them is Aiman Shibani, whose daily routine in the city as a banker can be overwhelming. “The silence […]
Q: Years ago, I slept like a rock. Could my age be affecting my sleep? A: It is well documented that adequate, quality sleep is necessary throughout your lifetime. The amount of sleep you need varies with age. Growing children need more sleep than adults. According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults need […]
The renovations to the Woodgate Beach Hotel provide a great place for visitors to relax. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. By Angela Norval Locals and visitors alike have been taking advantage of the long, relaxing summer days at Woodgate and that has meant plenty of action at the recently renovated Woodgate Beach Hotel. Woodgate Beach Hotel assistant manager […]
Pan-African payment infrastructure, Kora has partnered with Alara, to kickstart NöK Audio Labs, a series of physical-digital sessions showcasing Afro-cultural talent. “From music to spoken word, satire, audio technology (Binaural Audio) and social interaction, NöK Audio Labs emphasizes the African cultural heritage of our past, present and future by introducing unique, fresh African voices […]
Martin Luther King found Mahatma Ghandi’s approach to be practical and morally sound. Ghandi’s influence on Dr. King’s thinking is captured in a well-known photograph of Dr. King standing in front of a picture of Mahatma Gandhi—a photograph I have kept for years in my drawer. For King and Gandhi, the methods of Satyagraha—a commitment […]
Left: The organ of Corti from a normal (control) mouse. The hair cells and their support cells are lined up in an alternating, checkerboard-like pattern. Right: The organ of Corti from a nectin KO mouse. The top row of images were taken at 12 days old, the bottom row at 28 days old. 2 weeks […]
January 15th marks one year since a gunman entered Congregation Beth Israel and held four people hostage during a live-streamed Sabbath service. COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Tucked within a Colleyville neighborhood is a safe space that was filled with terror a year ago. Jan. 15 marks one year since a gunman entered Congregation Beth Israel and […]
Jah Cure Chief executive officer of Shocking Vibes Production, Patrick Roberts, says the probability of Jah Cure ‘striking gold’ behind prison walls for a second time is high. His sentiments come ahead of the singer’s 11-track album, Undeniable, set for release in February. “I definitely think it will be a success. [However,] this shouldn’t be […]