The new labour struggle: less work, same pay, and a basic income grant for all
May 05, 2017 01:04 am UTC| Insights & Views
Since the 19th century May 1 has been International Workers Day, chosen by organised labour to celebrate the contribution of workers around the world. But its frequently forgotten that the day actually celebrates a...
There's pressure on academics to learn how to teach. But they need more support
May 05, 2017 00:58 am UTC| Insights & Views
Academics are under increasing pressure to learn to teach well, better or differently than before. There are many reasons for this. Societys expectations of higher education are changing. People want more students than...
Start-ups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged
May 05, 2017 00:56 am UTC| Insights & Views
Energy access remains a huge problem for most people living on the African continent. More than 600 million out of a population of about 1.3 billion people in sub-Saharan Africa dont have reliable electricity...
Prince Philip retires ... with a final masterclass in media manipulation
May 05, 2017 00:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Buckingham Palaces announcement that Prince Philip is retiring in the autumn is a masterclass in triggering media spectacle. Media industries around the world instantly went into meltdown over what is actually a fairly...
Could taking vitamins in huge doses produce a health miracle after all?
May 05, 2017 00:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
For decades, some people have embraced the idea that there might be major health benefits from taking vitamins in quantities well beyond the recommended daily requirement. The concept was very popular for a while in the...
Strong and stable leadership: inside the Conservatives' election slogan
May 05, 2017 00:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
If youve heard an interview with any Conservative politician during the current election campaign, youve probably heard the phrase strong and stable leadership. Theresa May used the phrase three times in seven minutes on...
The future is in interactive storytelling
May 05, 2017 00:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Marvels new blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, carries audiences through a narrative carefully curated by the films creators. Thats also what Telltales Guardians-themed game did when it was released in April....
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