By Adediran Kayode Ademiju-Bepo, Professor of Drama, Theatre and Film Studies, University of Jos
From the opening credits of the new Netflix six-part series Seven Doors, the viewer is poised for a captivating cinematic experience. An array of sculptures dot the landscape as a montage of scenes unfolds, establishing the back story of the historical epic that is about to be played out.
Femi Adebayo, the actor turned director and producer, had a huge hit in 2023 with the film Jagun Jagun (The…
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By Charles MacRobert, Associate Professor, Stellenbosch University
Talia da Silva Burke, Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, Stellenbosch University
50 million litres of toxic mine waste recently flooded into Zambia’s Kafue River after the dam storing the mine waste collapsed. Mine specialists set out the issues.
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By Hamza Benattia, Prehistory, Universitat de Barcelona
A ritual and funerary landscape is emerging in northwestern Africa, revealing connections with the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Saharan regions.
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By Renata Roma, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center of Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies/Pawsitive Connections Lab, University of Saskatchewan
Christine Yvette Tardif-Williams, Professor, Brock University
As we strive for social equality, it is essential to address hurdles that prevent some people from experiencing the known benefits of spending time or living with a pet.
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By Peace News
“People are beginning to identify more with their tribes than with the nation. Some political parties are aligned with particular tribes, and that ... means other tribes may not vote for you.”
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By Nina Sivertsen, Associate Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University
Annette Briley, Professor of Women's Health and Midwifery Research, Flinders University
Tahlia Johnson, Associate lecturer and researcher, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University
Last week, the United Nations warned more than 14,000 babies would die of malnutrition in 48 hours if Israel continued to block aid from entering Gaza.
After the figure was widely reported, that timeline has been walked back, with a UN spokesperson
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By Amra Lee, PhD candidate in Protection of Civilians, Australian National University
What the strong resistance to the new model reveals: a lack of good faith on Israel’s part to adhere to its obligations under international law.
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By Janine Mendes-Franco
The country's law association hoped “urgent legislative action" to be taken to court correct this state of affairs,” since the Constitution “sets out the rights and freedoms of all individuals."
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By Claire Walker, Associate Professor, School of Historical and Classical Studies, University of Adelaide
‘Loneliness’ is a modern word – but we have a lot to learn from how early modern nuns understood solitude.
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By Indra Mckie, Postdoctoral Researcher in Collaborative Human-AI Interaction Culture, University of Technology Sydney
Have you heard of the “male technologist” mindset? It may sound familiar, and you may even know such people personally.
Design researchers Turkka Keinonen and Nils Ehrenberg have defined the male technologist as someone who is obsessed with concerns about energy, efficiency and reducing labour.
This archetype became apparent in my PhD research when I interviewed 12 families about their use of early domestic robots and smart home devices Amazon Alexa and Google Home. One father over-engineered…
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