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South Africa Enters 2026 with a More Stable and Reliable Power System

Monday at 07:26 AM, via Tech Financials

South Africa returns to work with a significantly more stable and predictable electricity supply, marking a turning point after years of severe load-shedding. This improvement is a direct result of Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan, launched in April 2023, which has delivered a structurally stronger power system. Compared to January 2025, an additional 4,400 MW of […]

The friendship secret: why socialising could help you live longer

Monday at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?

‘I hate it.” I’ve asked the neuroscientist Ben Rein how he feels about the online sea of junk neuroscience we swim in – the “dopamine fasts”, “serotonin...

Evidence shows benefit of RSV vaccines as Trump officials push restrictions

11 January at 18:00 PM, via The Guardian

Shots to prevent respiratory syncytial virus recommended only for high-risk babies even as experts hail jabs’ success

As US officials move to restrict vaccines, including the shots to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), more evidence is emerging to confirm how dramatically the jabs reduce hospitalizations.

Announced last week as part of new restrictions on one-third of all routine...

‘Lots of people don’t want to do it’: Paul Nurse on his controversial second term as Royal Society president

11 January at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

The Nobel prize winner discusses claims of a ‘boys’ club’, Elon Musk’s fellowship and rightwing attacks on science

Paul Nurse is a turn up for the books. A Nobel prize-winning geneticist, former director of the Francis Crick Institute and erstwhile head of Rockefeller University in the US, his CV marks him out as one of this generation’s most eminent scientific figures.

But his presidency of...

Calls for SMA screening ignored before Jesy Nelson campaign, say families

11 January at 09:00 AM, via The Guardian

For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’

When former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announced her twins had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1), a rare genetic condition that causes muscle wastage, the news quickly made front page news.

The call for SMA to be added to newborn screening sprang to national attention...

Best Crypto Coins Right Now: APEMARS vs SOL vs SUI – Presale Opportunity

11 January at 08:59 AM, via Tech Financials

Crypto markets are accelerating rapidly, and capital is rotating with precision. Solana’s ecosystem continues to expand, with total value locked climbing to $11.8 billion, millions of daily active users, and strong decentralized exchange activity reinforcing its role as a high-performance Layer-1. Sui is also gaining traction through its object-centric architecture, pushing network usage and...

Best Crypto to Buy 2026: Why Retail is Choosing Digitap ($TAP) Over Institutional ETH

11 January at 07:00 AM, via Tech Financials

Ethereum is entering 2026 with renewed confidence from institutions, but that confidence is coming from a very specific corner of the market. While large players double down on ETH as infrastructure, retail investors are increasingly asking a different question: where does everyday adoption and growth come from next? In this regard, attention is shifting to […]

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