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The Conversation

2023-08-052026-06-25
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    The Conversation published this article about AI health chatbots and self-diagnosis

    Source

    “– The Conversation * Rebecca Paine is a clinical senior lecturer at Bangor University and University of Oxford”

    AI health chat bots don’t improve self‑diagnosis – new research
  3. February 2026

  4. The Namibian

    The Conversation published this article

    Source

    “– The Conversation”

    Dietary must-haves
  5. July 2024

  6. The Namibian

    The Conversation published this article about the risks of eyelash extensions

    Source

    “If you want to invest in eyelash enhancements, then be sure to go to an experienced technician at a professional salon with scrupulous hygiene – and, if you value your natural lashes, don't make it a regular habit. – The Conversation”

    The risks of eyelash extensions aren’t pretty

  7. The Namibian

    The Conversation published article on safe leftover handling practices

    Source

    “– The Conversation”

    How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
  8. June 2024

  9. The Namibian

    The Conversation published article on risks of cosmetic dentistry

    Source

    “– The Conversation –”

    Risks of cosmetic dentistrynothing to smile about
  10. January 2024

  11. The Namibian

    The Conversation published research on AI influence on loneliness and social support findings on how ChatGPT affects belonging

    Source

    “Our latest research shows that, at a time when one in three Australians are experiencing loneliness, there may be space for AI to fill gaps in our social lives.”

    1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?

  12. The Namibian

    The Conversation published research on exercise motivation and mental health

    Source

    “– The Conversation”

    Don’t let guilt motivate you to exercise
  13. December 2023

  14. The Namibian

    This article first appeared in The Conversation

    Source

    “This article first appeared in The Conversation.”

    Technologies Like AI are Changing Our Understanding of War

  15. The Namibian

    The Conversation published article on technology's impact on free time

    Source

    “– The Conversation Ruth Ogden is a professor of the psychology of time, at Liverpool John Moores University.”

    Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise

  16. The Namibian

    The Conversation published article about dementia care during festive season

    Source

    “– The Conversation”

    Help your loved one with dementia enjoy the festive season
Politics

Swapo's gender quota shifts women's political attitudes in Namibia

The News

A study of Namibia's Swapo party quota policy, which alternated men and women on parliamentary candidate lists from 2013, found that women's representation in the National Assembly rose from 21% to 41% in the 2014 election. Women in Swapo strongholds subsequently became significantly more supportive of women's political leadership, while men showed no backlash, suggesting exposure to women leaders can reshape attitudes about gender and political capacity.

22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Swapo's gender quota shifts women's political attitudes in Namibia

    A study of Namibia's Swapo party quota policy, which alternated men and women on parliamentary candidate lists from 2013, found that women's representation in the National Assembly rose from 21% to 41% in the 2014 election. Women in Swapo strongholds subsequently became significantly more supportive of women's political leadership, while men showed no backlash, suggesting exposure to women leaders can reshape attitudes about gender and political capacity.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. African health worker migration rooted in colonial power structures

    A health education researcher argues that the migration of healthcare workers from poorer to wealthier countries is not simply driven by individual choice, but is shaped by colonial legacies and global inequality. Solutions require African governments to invest in local retention and working conditions, while high-income countries must reduce reliance on international recruitment and reform global knowledge hierarchies that devalue non-Western expertise.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. AI health chatbots fail to improve patient self-diagnosis

    A study found that people using AI chatbots were less likely to correctly identify medical conditions and no better at determining where to seek care than those using conventional sources. While the chatbots possess medical knowledge and can pass licensing exams, real-world use suffers from communication failures between humans and machines, such as users missing mentioned diagnoses or providing incomplete information.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Four anti-inflammatory foods to boost good cholesterol

    HDL or "good" cholesterol removes excess bad cholesterol from arteries and protects artery walls, reducing cardiovascular disease risk when in higher ratio to LDL. Foods like fruits and vegetables, oily fish, olive oil, fermented dairy, and moderate red wine reduce inflammation and help improve HDL levels and cholesterol ratios.

    19 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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