A field guide has died after being attacked by an elephant at a private lodge next to the Kruger National Park.It is reported that a herd of elephants were spooked by his presence and one of them gouged him in the chest and leg.When paramedics arrived, nothing could be done to save his life.A 27-year-old…
Left to right: a neck gaiter (aka a buff) that slips over the head; a KN95 respirator, a version of the N95 respirator used in U.S. hospitals; a pleated surgical mask (below the KN95); a cloth mask. Photo illustration by Max Posner/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Max Posner/NPR Left to right: a…
We're now in Phase 2 of our reopening in NYC, and with current testing showing the infection rate holding at 1.5%, we can now dine and drink outdoors, with certain restrictions. While we've already seen this kind of activity over the past couple of weeks, Phase 2 will bring even more establishments back, officially. As…
May 4, 2020, 5:00 a.m. ETFear not, dear reader. I’m not about to tell you how much fun I’m having sheltering under the umbrella of Covid limitations, wondering whether the next unmasked person who passes too close to me on the street or in a store will transmit a deadly virus. But I hope to…
Head/Mental state Reduce anxiety Change some of your habits. Do something fun and new with your family. Stay physically active. And curb any rash decision-making. Ask for help The reluctance to reach out for help is a common tendency, but it’s an important one to unpack during a pandemic. Go easy on yourself Some people…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…