SUNDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2024, 05:28
Experts say once-a-day varenicline tablet reduces nicotine cravings and side-effects from cutting out tobacco
Hundreds of thousands of smokers will be given a pill that increases people’s chances of quitting, in a move that NHS bosses believe will save thousands of lives.
About 85,000 people a year in England will be offered the chance to use varenicline, a once-a-day tablet that experts say is...
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
Our top office chair and standing desk recommendations are on sale through December 2.
The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.
Working long hours can lead to people having issues moderating behaviour due to ‘ego depletion’, research shows
If a hard day in the office leaves you crabby and uncooperative, you may have an excuse: scientists say exercising self-restraint can exhaust parts of the brain related to decision-making and impulse control, leaving you less able to manage your behaviour towards others.
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The price of bitcoin rose above R1.5-million for the first time on Monday as the cryptocurrency continued a sensational rally.
Eskom’s proposed price hikes over the next three years equate to an approximate 66% increase.
The answer to today’s Inca-nundrum
Earlier today I set you a puzzle about a ‘khipu’, the Incan method of recording numbers with knots on string that features in Paddington in Peru. Here it is again with the answer.
Incans used khipus to record dates, taxes and measurements, among other things. Knowledge of how khipus represented numbers was lost after the Spanish conquest, until a high school...
Digital transformation could significantly shape South Africa’s future, with estimates suggesting it may add nearly 20% to national GDP by 2028, create 300,000 jobs, and improve access to vital services for millions. The latest GSMA South Africa Digital Economy report shows how mobile and digital services are driving economic growth and social progress, creating opportunities […]
Memory deficits could have longer-term consequences and increase risk of conditions such as dementia, researchers say
Asthma is linked to memory issues in children – and the condition appearing early may make memory difficulties worse, research suggests.
The study found that children with asthma performed worse in memory tasks than children without the lung condition.
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The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team is bringing fans closer than ever to the thrill of F1 racing with the launch of cutting-edge motion simulators, created in collaboration with Memento Exclusives, a leading memorabilia specialist in Motorsport Valley. These high-tech simulators replicate the feeling of racing Aston Martin’s iconic cars around legendary circuits, utilizing advanced […]
Australian-led study using seal-shaped decoys finds lighting disrupts ability of predators to see silhouettes against sunlight above
Using LED lighting on the underside of surfboards or kayaks could deter great white shark attacks, new research suggests.
In an Australian-led study using seal-shaped decoys, underside lighting disrupted the ability of great whites to see silhouettes against the...
MultiChoice will soon begin rolling out updates to its DStv Stream platform, including introducing a Cloud PVR service.
These are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours.
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.
Patrick Ruane had targeted individuals online including chief medical officer
A Covid denier who suggested “whacking” Prof Sir Chris Whitty with a rounders bat has been jailed for five years after being convicted of encouraging terrorism.
Messages posted by Patrick Ruane on social media were described by a judge who sentenced him at the Old Bailey as “extremely dangerous” during a volatile...
3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but it’s small brands that are leading where big names are struggling—or hesitant—to keep up.
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced an expanded collaboration with Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, to offer new solutions to streamline and accelerate enterprise application development and management in virtual environments.
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced updates to its portfolio of enterprise storage offerings including new NetApp AFF A-Series and AFF C-Series systems with mid-range, all-flash, unified data storage at price points for businesses of any size and updates to NetApp StorageGRID, driving improved density and performance for object storage.
Today, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, addressed the critical need for a dual approach that intertwines renewable energy with digital infrastructure to secure a prosperous digital future for South Africa and the African continent. Speaking at One & Olny Resort in Cape Town, the Ministerial Forum 2024, themed “Building a Prosperous, Inclusive, […]