Researchers detail ‘surprisingly large’ cardiovascular health benefits of modest shifts in behaviour
Sleeping for 11 minutes more each night, doing 4.5 additional minutes of brisk walking and eating an extra 50g or so of vegetables each day can significantly reduce a person’s risk of heart attack, a new study has found.
Academics found these small changes could help people avoid major...
When James Prescott Joule lent his name to a unit of energy, he could not have foreseen today’s alarming calculations
The primary unit of climate collapse is the zettajoule. If you have never heard of this term, you are not alone. Even scientists who work on a planetary scale struggle to relate the immensity of the change measured by this titanic unit of energy.
Why is it like something to be ourselves and how do physical processes create our subjective experience? These questions get to the heart of the knotty problem of consciousness, and they provided the spark for the latest book from award-winning author and journalist Michael Pollan. In A World Appears, Pollan goes in search of answers about what we do and don’t know about consciousness, and...
Handheld sniffer devices that detect trace amounts of explosives are growing in popularity in South Africa as the country grapples with a vulnerable commercial explosives supply chain. “Explosives detection at access points such as mine entrances, transport depots and border crossings is becoming a critical layer of defence against the fallout from illegal mining,” says […]
As South Africans continue to face rising living costs, unexpected expenses remain a major financial strain for many households. With funeral costs often reaching tens of thousands of rands, Vodacom is offering a practical solution, a free funeral cover that only requires a regular monthly mobile recharge. Through Vodacom’s new free funeral cover campaign, prepaid […]
Otonomii AI, a financial technology company building native artificial intelligence for autonomous trading and market risk analysis, today announced the acquisition of AI Signals (aissignals.com), a retail AI trading signals platform. The acquisition marks a defining step in Otonomii AI’s mission to create continuously learning investment systems that adapt to markets in real time. The […]
NEW YORK — March 22, 2026 — Brian Ferdinand, a portfolio manager and trader associated with EverForward Trading and a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, has been recognized by industry peers as “Breakout Trader of the Year” following a reported 25% gain in trading performance during the early months of 2026. The recognition […]
With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, FlySafair is encouraging passengers to pack smart so they can breeze through the airport and enjoy a smoother journey, especially when travelling with everyday tech like phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and power banks. A little preparation before heading to the airport goes a long way, […]
Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech. The round also included participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4E Africa, Equitable Ventures, Summit Deals, the University Technology Fund and Felix Strategic Investments. The Cape Town-based startup, with more […]
The Ethereum price today stays steady as Vitalik Buterin explains the new ETH Foundation mandate, focusing on keeping the network safe but slow-moving. Simultaneously, the latest Cardano news today highlights the success of the Midnight token, though investors still wait to see if ADA can finally hit the $0.50 mark. While these coins show uncertainty, […]
Democratic state attorneys general are fighting the Justice Department’s clearance of a $14 billion deal by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, arguing it was ineffective and corrupt.
Hope Scottish pilot will result in heel prick test for rare genetic condition being approved across Britain
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to screen newborn babies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle wastage.
Campaigners, who have long advocated for newborn testing because early detection is critical for treatment outcomes,...
Regulus will suddenly disappear from view for a couple of hours on the first evening of British summer time
There is something unexpectedly thrilling about watching one celestial object pass in front of another, an eclipse being the obvious example. On the evening of 29 March, the moon will briefly blot out one of the brightest stars in the spring sky. Such an event is known as an occultation,...