
Teachers in South African schools may be slow to report rape of girls: study shows why
In South Africa, the age of consent for sex is 16 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape, even if the minor consents as defined under the law that applies to...

Winning hearts and power: how Mali’s military regime gained popular support
Malis interim president, Colonel dArmée Assimi Gota, who came to power in a coup on 18 August 2020, enjoys remarkably strong public support. Survey data from pan-African research network Afrobarometer and the...

Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change
Climate breakdown poses immense threats to global economies, societies and ecosystems. Adapting to these impacts is urgent. But many cities and countries remain chronically unprepared in what the UN calls an adaptation...

Alarming trends show that colon or bowel cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults globally by...

A robot that you ride like a horse is being developed. It will stretch current limits of engineering
Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a robotic horse. The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses....

Hospitals have huge environmental footprints – here’s how they can be more sustainable
Hospital visits usually involve a medical emergency or appointment. The last thing on most patients minds will be how the building works. We expect the lights to be on, medical equipment to work, a comfortable room...

What excluded children think about their education in alternative provision – and why it matters
Nearly 16,000 children in England learn in state-funded alternative provision (AP). These are educational settings for school-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. These pupils may have been excluded from...