Alok Jha

Alok Jha works from London, England. Science correspondent at @TheEconomist Former @WellcomeTrust fellow Author: The Water Book https://t.co/lySv8Xl9zt [email protected] Alok Jha has over 31762 followers on Twitter.

Rhodes Must Fall campaigners barking up the wrong tree

Article Alok Jha - 1 Sep 2015

If trustees of the UCT fund have "blood on their hands" because of investment in Lonmin then so must trustees of all pension funds similarly invested.

Studies all can access and apply

Article Alok Jha - 10 Aug 2012

The UK will make publicly funded studies open to all.

Mankind responsible for 70% of radical Arctic ice melt

Article Alok Jha - 26 Jul 2012

A study has found only 30% of radical loss of the Arctic's ice is due to natural variability in the Atlantic, and it will probably get worse.

Politics & scandal: From ‘sit down’ to ‘step aside’

Article Alok Jha - 18 Jul 2012

While disgraced officials may resign, firing them is tricky. SA's parties are trying to come up with ways to deal with those who try to brazen it out.

The fine art of the Neanderthals

Article Alok Jha - 21 Jun 2012

Several times in the past 10 years scientists have had to rewrite the textbooks on Neanderthals, the last species of human to go extinct.

The beauty of the very best ideas

Article Alok Jha - 13 Feb 2012

World's leading thinkers write on what impresses them -- from Darwinism to the concept of 'deep time'

US moon base needs money to move beyond dreams

Article Alok Jha - 3 Feb 2012

In the latest tell-people-what-they-want-to-hear speech on the election circuit, Newt Gingrich made a remarkable promise: he wants a moon base.

Celebrity sense and nonsense

Article Alok Jha - 27 Jan 2012

The pseudo-scientific utterances of famous stars are often dangerously misleading or just wrong.

New sea creatures found living in extreme conditions

Article Alok Jha - 5 Jan 2012

Scientists exploring underwater vents near Antarctica have found a world of creatures thriving in temperatures of 400C°.

Light-beating neutrinos stun scientists

Article Alok Jha - 30 Sep 2011

Scientists have reacted with cautious shock to results that showed that certain subatomic particles can travel faster than light.

Caffeine boost for sunscreen

Article Alok Jha - 30 Aug 2011

Scientists have worked out how caffeine might offer protection against some skin cancers, a finding that could lead to better sunscreens.

Expecting? Sleep on your left — just in case

Article Alok Jha - 15 Jul 2011

Mothers who sleep on their backs or right-hand sides the night before giving birth are twice as likely to have a stillborn child.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection