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England women’s Euro 2025 penalty hero Hannah Hampton defies eye condition with study and strategy

28 July at 19:09 PM, via The Guardian

Diagnosed with impaired depth perception as a child, Hampton has learned to read subtle cues from penalty takers and embrace goalie tactics

Hannah Hampton had already saved one penalty in the shootout against Spain at Euro 2025 when Aitana Bonmatí, the back-to-back winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or, placed the ball on the spot and stepped back, taking a moment before the strike. Bonmatí...

Ex-EOH Director Anushka Bogdanov Denies JSE’s Fake PhD Claims

28 July at 18:45 PM, via Tech Financials

Anushka Bogdanov responds to JSE’s R500K fine over fake PhD allegations, citing inaccuracies and lack of due process while reaffirming her commitment to governance and ESG leadership in Africa. On Friday, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced it has imposed a R500,000 fine and a 10-year directorship ban on Anushka Bogdanov, a former non-executive director of […]

Sight of someone potentially infectious causes immune response, research suggests

28 July at 17:00 PM, via The Guardian

Scientists use VR headsets to see how participants react to faces of people showing signs of viral infections

Whether it’s the person brandishing a tissue on the train or the child with the telltale signs of chickenpox, the threat of an infection can be enough for us to beat a retreat.

Now researchers using virtual reality avatars have shown that the mere sight of a potentially contagious...

The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games

28 July at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.

Chinese premier takes aim at AI ‘monopoly as US Effort Quickens

28 July at 08:15 AM, via TechCentral

  China will spearhead the creation of an international organisation to jointly develop AI, the country’s premier said, seeking to ensure that world-changing technology doesn’t become the province of just a few nations or companies. Artificial intelligence harbours risks from widespread job losses to economic upheaval that require nations to work together to address, Premier […]

Ticketless Parking Company admyt Buys SHôPING From Attacq

28 July at 08:09 AM, via Tech Financials

admyt, South Africa’s ticketless parking company, today announced the acquisition of SHôPING, an in-mall engagement platform, from Attacq – the developer of Waterfall City,and owner of Mall of Africa. This marks a significant step in admyt’s vision to create a seamless shopping experience that connects digital convenience with real-world retail environments. As part of this […]

Edinburgh University’s ‘skull room’ highlights its complicated history with racist science

28 July at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Skulls were collected from all over the world because of some academics’ fascination with phrenology, the discredited belief that skull shape denoted intelligence

Hundreds of skulls are neatly and closely placed, cheekbone to cheekbone, in tall, mahogany-framed glass cabinets. Most carry faded, peeling labels, some bear painted catalogue numbers; one has gold teeth; and the occasional one still...

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