Why people watch pornography at work
Getty Images Watching adult content during work hours can be career-ending. But more employees than you might expect are risking it. Global research last year for Pornhub, the world’s largest adult-entertainment site, supports the idea that people are watching content during working hours. According to the data, while 2200 to 0100 was the most common […]
The women redefining family roles
Getty (Credit: Getty) More women without children are actively embracing the role of aunt. Experts say it’s time we recognised aunthood for the rewarding, beneficial or even transgressive role it can be. When Caroline was growing up, she pictured herself ending up surrounded by children. Now in her 50s, that is exactly how her life […]
Phil Neville: New England women’s boss will not face FA charge over sexist tweets
England women’s head coach Phil Neville will not be charged over historical sexist remarks made on social media, the Football Association has said. The comments – made in 2012 and 2011 – came to light in the media the same day he was appointed in his new role. In a letter to Kick it Out, […]
How looking young can shape your career
Alamy Looking like a teenager who has accidentally wandered into the office can make or break your career. Should we want to look youthful – or does it come with a cost? It was 4 April 1911: William F Murray’s first day at work. He had been sworn in to the 62nd United States Congress, […]
Why cows may be hiding something but AI can spot it
Getty Images Herd animals like cows have evolved to hide lameness As cow number 2073 makes her way out of the milking shed and passes in front of a nearby camera, the computer identifies her and watches every step. She is only on screen briefly but here is a slight unevenness to her gait, which […]
Hayley Ladd column: Wales’ Nations League excitement and Spain respect
There’s a lot of lot of amazing things happening in terms of the reach now, but there’s also so many things behind the scenes now which need to be picked up on and improved for the longevity and sustainability of the game. On the surface there’s been great fandom and increases in attendances, but it’s […]
Why Japan can’t shake sexism
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) Gender equality keeps making headlines in Japan for all the wrong reasons. Why is that and what will it take for things to change? A day after former Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori made global headlines with his sexist comments, Momoko Nojo, 23, helped start a petition calling for action against him. […]
Can we trust AI if we don’t know how it works?
Getty Images What’s it thinking? Will AI become too clever for us? We’re at an unprecedented point in human history where artificially intelligent machines could soon be making decisions that affect many aspects of our lives. But what if we don’t know how they reached their decisions? Would it matter? Imagine being refused health insurance […]
The underrated British hero who built a jet engine
Getty Images Whittle became frustrated with the government during his jet development Eighty years ago, a piece of world-changing technology emerged from a semi-derelict garage in Leicestershire – the world’s first viable jet engine. But as Frank Whittle’s invention took to the skies it prompted a flurry of questions within the British establishment. Had the […]
Welsh rugby: Who sits on the WRU board?
A new-look Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board to run the national game will be in place for 2024. The governing body has revamped the top level of the game following a series of scandals this year. A damning report found aspects of the WRU’s culture were sexist, racist, misogynistic and homophobic. Two-thirds of the board […]