South Africa’s green building upgrades are rising – but major cities still dominate, study finds

By Chioma Okoro, Professor and Acting Head of Department: Department of Finance and Investment Management, University of JohannesburgSeptember 23, 2026

Green ratings are growing in South Africa, mainly for upgraded older buildings, but some low scores suggest buildings may appear greener than they are.

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The ICJ prepares a landmark ruling on the Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar

The International Court of Justice is expected to deliver its ruling in the genocide case against Myanmar next month.

San Beauchemin, Doctoral Researcher, School of Political Studies, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaSep 27, 2026

The Conversation

From ‘Fear Factor’ to Beast Games: Why watching people suffer for money still makes compelling TV

Reality competitions once used money to motivate the game. MrBeast puts the money itself at the centre of the spectacle.

Tiara Sukhan, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Information & Media Studies, Western UniversitySep 27, 2026

Persuasion

Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress

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Richard AldousSep 27, 2026

National Geographic

Monitoring the heart of the Okavango Delta

In northern Botswana, a vast wetland sprawl is the ecological engine for the entire Okavango basin. Every year, a team of scientists and other experts gives it a health check.

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ProPublica

Across the Country, Youth Prisons Are Closing. This State Is Building More.

The post Across the Country, Youth Prisons Are Closing. This State Is Building More. appeared first on ProPublica.

Aliyya SwabySep 25, 2026

Nautilus

Does Earth’s Magnetic Field Affect Aging?

The secret may lie in the mitochondria The post Does Earth’s Magnetic Field Affect Aging? appeared first on Nautilus.

Jake CurrieSep 23, 2026