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Blak hole revealed at Milkway's centre
technology

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

Pee end products to feed the world
Science

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

Transplants going on in Sweden
News

Swedish surgeon on trial over windpipe transplants

Blak hole revealed at Milkway's centre
Science

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

Pee end products to feed the world
Science

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

Transplants going on in Sweden
News

Swedish surgeon on trial over windpipe transplants

penguins climate change
Science

Emperor Penguins could march to extinction if nations fail to halt climate change

By The Conversation13-11-2019 20:49

Emperor Penguins are living indicators whose population trends can illustrate the consequences of climate change.

new HIV strain congo
Science

Scientists discover new HIV strain for the first time in two decades

By Cheryl Kahla11-11-2019 14:48

The new strain has been classified as HIV-1 Group M, subtype L, and can be traced back to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Robots
Science

Soft robots of the future may depend on new materials that sense damage and self-heal

By The Conversation11-11-2019 12:27

Robots used to be restricted to heavy lifting or fine detail work in factories, but that is changing.

zombie apocalypse outbreak science
Science

Zombie apocalypse: An outbreak is scientifically possible

By AFP02-11-2019 15:45

Hordes of brain-munching undead terrorising neighborhoods make for fun television and movies, but zombies could never be real. Or could they?

Climate change flooding
Science

Climate change: More than 300 million vulnerable to flooding by 2050

By AFP31-10-2019 19:30

Climate-fuelled flooding will affect two-thirds of the World’s population, with China, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand at risk.

botswana humanity’s birthplace
Science

Humanity’s birthplace: Why everyone alive today can call northern Botswana home

By The Conversation30-10-2019 17:36

Where was the evolutionary birthplace of modern humans? The East African Great Rift Valley has long been the favoured contender – until today.

How to donate your body reasearch
Science

Here’s what you need to know about donating your body to research

By The Conversation24-10-2019 13:43

As the old aphorism has it, only two things are certain in life: death, and taxes. But while death may be inevitable, it does throw up a number of uncertainties – like what should be done with your body.

Climate change activists, Africa
Science

Climate Change: Young activists in Africa struggle to be heard

By AFP19-10-2019 12:26

Climate change awareness in Africa remains low; a study from research institute Afrobarometer in August said that four in 10 Africans have never heard of climate change.

cape town fire hazards
Science

What science tells us about fire hazards facing Cape Town and its surrounds

By The Conversation11-10-2019 13:39

The Western Cape is entering the summer season – its driest, given that rains fall in the winter. Fears have been mounting that this year’s fire season might be the worst on record.

Coding carnival
Science

Cape Town Science Centre hosts fifth coding carnival in Observatory

By (ANA) African News Agency08-10-2019 21:02

The event will be held on 12 October 2019.

Robotic arm
Science

South Africa performs first robotic-arm knee operation at Joburg hospital

By Junie Sihlangu08-10-2019 20:00

The surgeon is responsible for controlling the robotic-arm.

Cloud computing africa
Science

Cloud computing could be key to speeding up Africa’s development

By The Conversation02-10-2019 19:45

Cloud computing – the delivery of sophisticated information technology capabilities over the internet – could play a crucial role in both innovation and efficiency in Africa.

Ancient humans
Science

Ancient humans may have made patterns and sculptures on South Africa’s beaches

By The Conversation26-09-2019 11:59

Southern Africa boasts an extensive record of palaeo-art, and South Africa’s Cape south coast, stretching eastward along the coast from Cape Town, contains one of the richest Middle Stone Age archaeological records in the world.

floating nuclear power plant
Science

Watch: Russia now has the world’s first floating nuclear power plant [video]

By AFP15-09-2019 19:12

Russia’s world first floating nuclear power station on Saturday completed a 5 000-kilometre Arctic transfer to the country’s far east, the Rosatom nuclear agency said.

Aerial-aquatic glider
Science

Watch: Aerial-aquatic glider powered by chemical reactions [video]

By Junie Sihlangu15-09-2019 17:14

The device is able to jump from the sea into the air like a flying fish using a water-reactive fuel.

Mitochondrial DNA ancestral connections
Science

Mitochondrial DNA reveals unexpected ancestral connections

By The Conversation09-09-2019 11:25

Artificial intelligence is making sequencing faster, cheaper and more accurate while machine learning algorithms that improve with experience are accelerating our ability to compare large, complex DNA sequencing data sets and interpreting its meaning.

rooftop gardens
Science

How buildings in Johannesburg could benefit from green roofs

By The Conversation09-09-2019 11:10

It is important, from both an ecological and socio-economic stance, to develop low-cost housing solutions that are inherently comfortable and environmentally sustainable.

sea turtle south africa
Science

First fossil trails of baby sea turtles found in South Africa

By The Conversation05-09-2019 11:06

The turtle tracks were spotted by author Jan De Vynck and his colleagues on a large rock surface in 2016.

antartica
Science

Research shows Antarctica’s largest floating ice shelf is highly sensitive to warming of the ocean

By The Conversation29-08-2019 14:55

Scientists have long been concerned about the potential collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and its contribution to global sea level rise. Much of West Antarctica’s ice lies below sea level, and warming ocean temperatures may lead to runaway ice sheet retreat.

dinosaur fossil south africa
Science

A fossil hidden in plain sight in South Africa turns out to be a new dinosaur

By The Conversation08-08-2019 18:31

The aim of Kimberley E.J. Chapelle’s research has been twofold: better understanding and describing the anatomy of Massospondylus, as well as understanding how it grew as it aged.

Franky Zapata
News

Frenchman achieves ‘dream’ of first hoverboard Channel crossing

By AFP04-08-2019 12:02

Escorted by three helicopters, Zapata glided across the water in the early morning light.

Quantum computer programme
News

IBM quantum computer programme launched at African universities

By Nick Krige12-06-2019 12:44

The potential of the quantum computer programme far exceeds traditional computing power and will be used in a wide variety of research fields.

cure for cancer sponge uwc
Science

UWC research: Cure for cancer may lie at the bottom of South African seas

By Tom Head31-05-2019 14:21

The secret weapon in fighting deadly diseases could be just off South African shores. The team from UWC believe this sponge could help develop a cure for cancer.

alien rock deposits south africa
Science

Scientists have found ‘alien rocks’ in South Africa

By Alexis Haden26-05-2019 15:00

Scientists have made a new discovery that might make it a bit more complicated to trace life on Mars. But it does sound pretty cool – material from outer space most likely played a role in building earth.

Stellenbosch University Biomedical Research Institute
Lifestyle

Construction begins on state-of-the-art Stellenbosch University Biomedical Research Institute

By Cheryl Kahla30-01-2019 13:36

Construction of Stellenbosch University’s new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) commenced this week and should be completed by 2022.

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