Category Archives: World

20Jul/23

How having five friends boosts the adolescent brain – and educational performance<

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, University of Cambridge; Christelle Langley, University of Cambridge; Chun Shen, Fudan University, and Jianfeng Feng, Fudan University

As most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when children start prioritising their friends over their parents. While young children rely on their parents for social interactions and influences, there’s a notable switch during adolescence, where the influence from peers and friends becomes more important.

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19Jul/23

Why are mixed race children called black?

The term “black” is often used to refer to people of African descent, regardless of their actual skin color. This is because the term “black” has a long history of being used to describe people of African descent, and it is still the most commonly used term in many parts of the world. Continue reading

19Jul/23

Anglo American in Zambia Explained

July 18, 2023 /Politics/ — Hakainde Hichilema, the current president of Zambia, has been criticized for selling the country’s natural resources to Anglo American, a British mining company. In 2022, Hichilema’s government signed a $1.5 billion deal with Anglo American to mine copper in Zambia. The deal has been met with protests from environmental groups, who argue that it will damage the country’s natural resources. Continue reading

12Jul/23

Educating your children about racism

July 11, 2023 /World/ — It’s great that you’re educating your children about racism, even though they’re not racist themselves. It’s important to start these conversations early, so that they can grow up understanding the dangers of racism and how to combat it.

Here are some tips for explaining racism to your children:

  • Start by defining racism in simple terms. Explain that racism is when someone is treated differently because of their race.
  • Talk about the history of racism in the world. Explain how racism has been used to justify slavery, segregation, and other forms of discrimination.
  • Talk about the different forms of racism. Explain that racism can be overt, like name-calling or violence, or it can be more subtle, like microaggressions or implicit bias.
  • Talk about the impact of racism. Explain how racism can damage people’s self-esteem, make them feel unsafe, and limit their opportunities.
  • Talk about how to combat racism. Explain that racism is a problem that we all need to work together to solve. Talk about the importance of speaking up against racism, supporting anti-racist organizations, and educating others about racism.

It’s also important to be age-appropriate in your discussions with your children. For younger children, you may want to focus on the basics of racism, such as what it is and why it’s wrong. As your children get older, you can have more complex conversations about the history, impact, and ways to combat racism.

It’s also important to be a role model for your children. Show them that you are committed to anti-racism by talking about it, reading books about it, and supporting anti-racist organizations.

By educating your children about racism, you can help them to grow up to be anti-racist allies. You can help them to create a more just and equitable world.

10Jul/23

China’s gallium and germanium controls: what they mean and what could happen next

Gavin D. J. Harper, University of Birmingham

From August, China is to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, two critical elements for making semiconductor chips. With China dominating the supply of both elements, exporters will now need special licences to get them out of the country. The move has the potential to harm a range of western tech manufacturers that use these elements to make their products.

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07Jul/23

Why is the mining of Sugilite controversial in Zambia?

July 7, 2023 /Environment/ — Sugilite is a relatively rare cyclosilicate mineral with a complex chemical formula of KNa₂(Fe, Mn, Al)₂Li₃Si₁₂O₃₀. It is typically found in shades of pink to purple, but can also be colorless, pale pink, or reddish violet. Sugilite crystals are rarely found and the form is usually massive. It has a hexagonal crystal system and a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5.

Sugilite is named after the Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi (1901-1948). It was first discovered in 1944 in the Iwagi island in the Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Since then, it has also been found in other countries, including South Africa, Russia, and the United States. Continue reading

07Jul/23

The Body Shop US Partners with HeadCount to Increase Voter Access and Registration

The Body Shop is proud to announce its partnership with national nonpartisan organization HeadCount to register as many first-time voters as possible and support democracy protection. These bold actions to uphold voting rights are a part of Be Seen. Be Heard, The Body Shop’s joint campaign with the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, which aims to increase young people’s participation in public life in more than 75 countries. Continue reading

06Jul/23

World’s oldest profession: still fighting

By Lauren Crosby Medlicott | Freelance Journalist

The policies:

Street Offences Act 1959, Section 1.

The Crime and Disorder Act, 1998.

Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 53.

Modern Slavery Act 2015

The Impact:

Criminalised for kerb crawling and working together, British sex workers feel they are fighting a desperate battle with the law to provide for themselves and their families. Continue reading