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A new study finds zebra meat a perfect source of protein

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WATCH: This will make you feel so small [VIDEO]

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How many zeros is that? Scientists introduce new measures for size

Zebra meat nutrition
Environment

A new study finds zebra meat a perfect source of protein

Watch earth's size viewed from distance video
News

WATCH: This will make you feel so small [VIDEO]

scientists units of measurement
News

How many zeros is that? Scientists introduce new measures for size

Quoll
Science

Relentless sex drive may threaten survival of quolls

By Agence France-Presse01-02-2023 09:08

For male northern quolls, sex is a death sentence. But what exactly causes them to die has remained a mystery.

snakes antivenom producers
Environment

South African-produced snake antivenom shortage

By Ground Up20-01-2023 10:36

Experts warns on the shortage of South African-produced polyvalent snake antivenom. Waiting orders takes six months.

Birds body temperature
Science

Study shows birds evolve body temperatures in different climates

By The Conversation09-11-2022 04:46

A study measured how much heat 53 birds species in southern Africa could stand, it found that species vary greatly in this way.

Brain translator set to change the medical world
Science

Brain translator set to CHANGE THE WORLD forever

By Agence France-Presse09-11-2022 03:53

A paralysed man was able to spell out over 1 000 words using a neuroprosthetic device that translates his brain waves into full sentences.

Animal testing debate
Science

Animal testing flares up controversy following monkey study

By Agence France-Presse09-11-2022 03:21

Finding from Harvard experiments has set off intense controversy among scientists and reignited the ethical debate over animal testing.

Giant tortoise in South Africa
Science

Did you know: The Large tortoise in South Africa

By The Conversation02-11-2022 17:30

The large tortoise are still associated with the Galápagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, as well as Aldabra Island in the Seychelles.

Chameleons
Science

Where are all the chameleons!?

By Ground Up23-09-2022 16:26

Chameleons can be found in great numbers, that is of course if you know how to find them. So where did they all go?

ants
Science

How many ants are there on Earth?

By Agence France-Presse20-09-2022 09:54

Have you ever wondered how many ants there are on the planet earth? Perhaps even how many species of ants exist – find out here!

NASA
Science

NASA: Another moon trip postponed

By Agence France-Presse14-09-2022 10:56

NASA is now targeting September 27 as the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the Moon.

Moon
Science

Can humans go back to the MOON?

By Agence France-Presse12-09-2022 11:57

The United States is about to launch the first mission of its return program to the Moon, Artemis. But can it be done?

Tarantula Nebula
Science

Tarantula Nebula: Behold the wonders of the universe

By Agence France-Presse07-09-2022 09:30

Stellar nursery, Tarantula Nebula has been captured by Nasa’s Webb telescope revealing well detailed features – and boy is it breath taking!

dancing chimpanzees
Science

Dancing Chimpanzees, more than just a funny internet clip

By Agence France-Presse06-09-2022 21:00

A new study has found dancing chimpanzees not only have their own styles, some even prefer straightforward rock beats.

diamonds
Science

It’s raining diamonds from deep inside Uranus

By Agence France-Presse02-09-2022 21:12

Grab a bucket! It could be raining diamonds on planets throughout the universe, scientists suggested Friday

NASA, James Webb Space Telescope, 55 Cancri e
News

NASA to share pictures of “Hell”, a planet that never stops burning

By Nathan Craig02-06-2022 16:34

NASA is studying planet 55 Cancri e which is so close to its star that its clouds rain lava and its atmosphere may vaporize daily.

Blak hole revealed at Milkway's centre
Science

Astronomers unveiled first image of black hole at Milky Way’s centre

By Agence France-Presse12-05-2022 21:12

An international team of astronomers announces a first image of a supermassive black hole at the centre of Milky Way galaxy.

Pee end products to feed the world
Science

Did you know, ‘pee’ can help feed the world?

By Agence France-Presse03-05-2022 07:00

Plants need nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and we ingest these through food, before “excreting them, mostly through urine

Transplants going on in Sweden
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Swedish surgeon on trial over windpipe transplants

By Agence France-Presse27-04-2022 17:58

An Italian doctor went on trial; in Sweden on Wednesday, charged with assault for performing experimental procedure

Goldfish can drive fish tank o
Science

Goldfish can drive fish tank on wheels, Israel study finds

By Agence France-Presse12-01-2022 13:11

Goldfish may have short memories but, according to an Israeli university study, they might be able to drive.

Perfectly preserved dinosaur e
Science

Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo was preparing to hatch like a bird

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2021 21:13

Scientists on Tuesday announced the discovery of an exquisitely preserved dinosaur embryo from at least 66 million years ago that was preparing to hatch from its egg just like a chicken.

Japanese space tourists return
Science

Japanese space tourists return to Earth after 12 days on ISS

By Agence France-Presse20-12-2021 08:02

A Japanese billionaire returned to Earth Monday, after 12 days spent on the International Space Station where he made videos about performing mundane tasks in space including brushing teeth and going to the bathroom.

Robot Dog University of Johannesburg
News

Watch: University of Johannesburg shows off its terrifying ‘robot dog’

By Tom Head08-09-2021 08:36

The future is here… and it’s weird. A new ‘robot dog’ has been unveiled by the University of Johannesburg, sparking a mixed reaction from the public.

Professor Salim Abdool Karim fourth wave
Science

Salim Abdool Karim has a new job – but ‘WHO’ is he working for now?

By Tom Head29-04-2021 14:32

After stepping away from COVID duties with the South African government, Professor Salim Abdool Karim has now got the call from the WHO.

Negative leap second
Science

Scientists may want to shorten 2021 by one second – here’s why

By Tom Head25-04-2021 11:00

If last year was all about a virus, it seems 2021 is planning a ‘time travel’ story arc for us. Here’s what you need to know about a ‘negative leap second’.

asteroid 2020 SW
Science

NASA declares Earth safe from Apophis asteroid for 100 years

By Storm Simpson29-03-2021 18:44

NASA ruled out the possibility of the Apophis asteroid hitting earth in 2068 on Friday. It passed the planet earlier this month.

rocket launch south africa 22
Science

Watch: South Africa just recorded its ‘most successful’ rocket launch!

By Tom Head10-03-2021 09:54

A new altitude record was set during a rocket launch in Overberg this week, and one South African minister has hailed the event as a ‘game-changer’.

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