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Friday Unwind

China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos

For many years, China received the bulk of scrap plastic from around the world, processing much of it into a higher quality material that could be used by manufacturers.

3 hours ago

Office workers who sit a lot need to exercise

Office workers who sit for long periods of time can reverse the health risks of their modern sedentary lifestyle by exercising just 20 minutes per day, a new study revealed on Tuesday.

2 hours ago

The ethical gold rush: Gilded age for guilt-free jewellery

Forget how many carats -- how ethical is your gold? As high-end consumers demand to know the origin of their treasures, some jewellers are ensuring they use responsibly sourced, eco-friendly or recycled gold.

22 Apr 2019

JaUbra goes where Uber won’t, into Sao Paulo’s no-go zones

Start-up JaUbra, literally meaning Uber of slum, has been successfully providing cab service in parts of Sao Paulo that others consider too risky to enter.

21 Apr 2019

Can you admit when you’re wrong?

We all know that it is impossible to be right all the time. Still, most adults find it extremely difficult to admit that they have made a mistake.

21 Apr 2019

How young is too young for a smartphone?

The age at which children are receiving smartphones is becoming younger but knowing just when a child should get their first phone is entirely decided by the parents.

20 Apr 2019

Dog vs cat: Which pet owner is happier?

A recent survey by The General Social Survey released the results of its study which included questions about pet ownership for the first time. The survey found that dog owners are happier than cat owners.

18 Apr 2019

Bare-faced cheat: Women 'better at hiding infidelity'

You can't hide your lying eyes: scientists have revealed that women can judge whether a man is likely to be unfaithful just by looking at his face but men are less able to spot a cheating woman.

17 Apr 2019

How the human factor has revolutionised organisations

Visible HR, an online portal, connects HR consultants with companies looking for short-term HR support. Its founder Thanj Kugananthan sheds light on how HR has evolved over the years.

16 Apr 2019

17,000-year-old pottery fragments found in China

Chinese archaeologists have found pottery fragments dating back about 17,000 years in southern China's Guangdong province.

16 Apr 2019

Youngest child tends to be parents’ favourite

The age-old question has been answered. According to a survey, parents tend to favour the baby of the family because they find their older children more “tricky or demanding.”

15 Apr 2019