What more boy births could reveal about South Africa's health status: A little bundle of boy joy could tell researchers a lot about a country's health. ShutterstockThere are several ways to find out whether a population’s health is improving or if people in a particular country, city or region are getting sicker. These measures are known as sentinel health events or … [Read more...] about What more boy births could reveal about South Africa’s health status | The Conversation
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SA News: Idols winner speaks out about her ex-boyfriend’s murder case: I blame myself
Idols winner speaks out about her ex-boyfriend’s murder case: I blame myself: I try so hard everyday to make up for my wrong choices in life. But somehow I get stuck. For 6 continuous years I was fighting to make South Africa understand and not blame me for what happened that night I lost focus. I blamed myself for a lot of things ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Idols winner speaks out about her ex-boyfriend’s murder case: I blame myself
Ghana University row re-ignites debate about Mahatma Ghandi’s racism | The Conversation
Ghana University row re-ignites debate about Mahatma Ghandi's racism: Mahatma Gandhi figurine at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in Vienna.The call to remove his statute from the University of Ghana has reignited debate about his legacy. shutterstockThe statue of Mahatma Ghandi is to be removed from the University of Ghana campus after a campaign by academic staff based on … [Read more...] about Ghana University row re-ignites debate about Mahatma Ghandi’s racism | The Conversation
What our ancestors’ third eye reveals about the evolution of mammals to warm blood | The Conversation
What our ancestors' third eye reveals about the evolution of mammals to warm blood: The fossilised skull of an Odontocyclops displays its pineal foramen. Nkansahrexford (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BYFrench philosopher René Descartes believed that the pineal gland, a tiny button of neurons located in the depth of our brain, was the seat of the soul. Today, thanks to … [Read more...] about What our ancestors’ third eye reveals about the evolution of mammals to warm blood | The Conversation
Why we’re grateful: Eight things to be happy about this week
Why we’re grateful: Eight things to be happy about this week: In light of the latest developments in US politics and the fact that most of the world is still trying to grasp the idea that reality TV celebrities can become leaders of the world's most powerful nations, we need some good news. So here is list the 10 things we are most grateful for this week – both as South … [Read more...] about Why we’re grateful: Eight things to be happy about this week
