Want to be a woman in science? Here's advice from those who've gone before: More must be done to draw women into STEM careers. Burlingham/ShutterstockEach year on February 11, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a chance to reflect on how the situation has improved for women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering … [Read more...] about Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
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People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years | The Conversation
People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years: While women in sub-Saharan Africa live longer than men, many of these extra years are lived in poor health. ShutterstockPeople are now living longer in sub-Saharan Africa than they did two decades ago. This is an achievement, given that life expectancy in the region went down the drain from the 1990s … [Read more...] about People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years | The Conversation
Heritage Day also about those who negotiated a better SA at Codesa – Maimane
Heritage Day also about those who negotiated a better SA at Codesa – Maimane: Heritage Day also about those who negotiated a better SA at Codesa – Maimane: The Democratic Alliance says it is important that the new generation of South Africans continue to build on the legacy of all the political parties that took part in the Codesa negotiations. Driver dies, another man … [Read more...] about Heritage Day also about those who negotiated a better SA at Codesa – Maimane
The therapeutic role of pets in dementia patients – Pets can have a number of benefits for those living with dementia
The therapeutic role of pets in dementia patients – Pets can have a number of benefits for those living with dementia: English novelist George Eliot once wrote: ‘Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms’. Researchers have for long observed that the human association with pets is positive for us, and can even have health benefits, … [Read more...] about The therapeutic role of pets in dementia patients – Pets can have a number of benefits for those living with dementia
Survey of young people in east Africa shows their values mirror those of adults | The Conversation
Survey of young people in east Africa shows their values mirror those of adults: Young people are the mirror image of the adult world around them. ShutterstockWith an estimated median age of about 17 years, East Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world. By comparison, the median is about 40 in Europe, 38 in North America and 29 in Asia. According recent national … [Read more...] about Survey of young people in east Africa shows their values mirror those of adults | The Conversation
