Narcissism, immorality and lack of empathy: the dark psychology that can poison elites
Nov 07, 2023 09:00 am UTC| Health
Sexism, harassment and bullying plague the Red Arrows, the UK Royal Air Forces display team. This revelation was the outcome of investigations into complaints of bad behaviour in this elite organisation. Air Chief Marshal...
Fluoride: very high levels in water associated with cognitive impairment in children
Nov 07, 2023 09:00 am UTC| Health
Fluoride is one of the more abundant elements naturally found in drinking water, and levels around 0.7mg per litre have been proven to reduce tooth decay. This is why some countries add fluoride to drinking...
Matthew Perry: the power of celebrities speaking publicly about their addiction
Nov 07, 2023 08:59 am UTC| Health Entertainment
As the outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans shows, the actor Matthew Perry and his Friends character, Chandler Bing, meant a huge amount to many people. But Perry, who died suddenly at 54, said himself that...
Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens -- our study shows how
Nov 05, 2023 21:10 pm UTC| Health
Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In a recent gene editing study, my...
Self-control isn't always a good thing – having too much can be bad for your mental health
Nov 05, 2023 19:40 pm UTC| Health
Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. Its believed to be key to success in many aspects of life whether thats getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime or resisting the temptation of a...
Nov 05, 2023 19:40 pm UTC| Health
Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three (32%) Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9% were neglected. Some...
Beyond Meat Cuts 19% of Staff Amid Slumping Q3 Sales, Foresees $10M Savings in 2024
Nov 03, 2023 11:21 am UTC| Business Health
Beyond Meat has revealed plans to cut 19% of its non-production workforce following a weaker-than-expected third quarter. The companys decision to reduce approximately 65 employees is part of a broader corporate review to...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects