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Selective lockdowns can be ethically justifiable – here’s why
Spitzi-Foto/Shutterstock COVID is surging in some European countries. In response, Austria and Russia are planning to reimpose lockdowns, but only for the unvaccinated. Is this ethical? Some countries already have vaccine passport schemes to travel or enter certain public spaces. The passports treat those who have had vaccines – orContinue Reading
The Science Museum Wants Their Plastic Samples. They Refused
Three microplastic researchers have backed out of an arrangement to send materials to the Science Museum in London to protest a controversial deal with Shell.Continue Reading
Seven ways that banter can become bullying
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock We’ve probably all experienced a joke that went too far. When used appropriately, lighthearted use of humour, mocking, insults and teasing – often referred to as banter – can strengthen relationships between friends and indicate acceptance within a social group. In some professional contexts, it can beContinue Reading
How disease has stimulated cultural change
In his classic 1954 work, The Gift, the anthropologist Marcel Mauss described an unusual practice of gift-giving in the Māori people. People who didn’t reciprocate gifts were believed to be vulnerable to illness — and possibly death. In this way, rituals of giving and receiving were linked with beliefs aboutContinue Reading
Countries may be under-reporting their greenhouse gas emissions – that’s why accurate monitoring is crucial
Luciann Photography / Pexels Pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions are very welcome – but accurate monitoring across the globe is crucial if we are to meet targets and combat the devastating consequences of global warming. During COP26 in Glasgow, many countries have set out their targets to reach net-zeroContinue Reading
Deaths from landmines are on the rise – and clearing them all will take decades
Nearly quarter of a century after most of the world signed a convention outlawing the use of antipersonnel landmines, the number of people being killed or maimed by these insidious and lethal weapons remains high – and rising. The Landmine Monitor for 2021, released on November 10, reported 7,073 casualtiesContinue Reading
Ex marine Donald (Dougie) Murray Ligertwood
Ex marine Donald (Dougie) Murray Ligertwood (85) who is the last man standing of his regiment. Dougie attended the Remembrance Sunday Parade and marked the day enjoying 1940’s music by The Hummingbirds at Jolly Jacks, Mayflower Marina Plymouth. Continue Reading
Don’t forget it’s ‘Next Left’ at Plumps, all right?
Get ready for another great week…! Marsh Wren, winner of his only NH start (a bumper!) could prove a surprise package in the shallow-looking ten-runner Mares’ Maiden Hurdle over two and a half miles of ‘good to soft’ Leicester today when running in tandem will be Plumpton; both are personalContinue Reading
Newcastle eye Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq but face paying £21m for Almeria star
NEWCASTLE’S New Year shopping list could include prolific Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq. But his club Almeria are likely to want about about £21million for their star man, according to Fichajes. 1 Sadiq had a brief spell on loan at Scottish giants RangersCredit: Scottish News and Sport The 24-year-old has beenContinue Reading
HSE chief says health system is under high level of ‘stress and duress’
The head of the HSE says there is a high level of ‘stress and duress’ across the health system because of Covid 19. There are currently 617 patients in hospital with the virus and 106 are in ICU. The Cabinet Sub Committee on Covid-19 will meet this evening to discussContinue Reading