The Moon and Venus in Celestial Harmony
People around the world took to social media to share pictures of the moon and planet Venus dancing on Saturday evening. Pictures of the two, appear to be less than…
New Ms Earth SA crowned
Jessica Amy Nel is the new Ms Earth South Africa, the 3rd runner up is Thembisa Mathebula, 2nd runner up is Justine Moonsamy and the 1st runner up is Joy…
SA joins HuDoNet to protect humpback dolphins
South African researchers have joined a global initiative to monitor humpback dolphins. The humpback dolphin is South Africa’s most endangered marine mammal. The University of Pretoria’s Mammal Research Institute (MRI)…
WINDABA kicks off in Cape Town
South Africa’s wind energy real price has decreased by 50%, from R1.88/kWh to R0. 49kW/h, making it more cost-effective. Globally, there is a record increase by 14%, in costs, from…
“Living in a high-tech world: Should we be concerned?”
Grade 9 learners are expected to examine societal benefits and drawbacks of technology, on Wednesday, at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. This is the main event, organized by multiple science organizations,…
The slow Damara Trail introduced
CapeNature launched a “slow” trail, this week, in De Mond Nature Reserve, close to Aniston, a seaside town. This slow hike is suitable for children too, aged from 8-years and…
Prince William’s Earthshot coming to Cape Town in November
About 15 finalists are up for 5 prizes of £1 million, to be awarded at the Earthshot Awards Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday 6 November. This was…
SA’s heritage sites with rich history
Two sites declared by the global body, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in 2024, have rich history. 1. Sibudu Cave, is a site in KwaZulu-Natal, near…
Aspiring timber architects shine at UP Timber Awards
A combination of intensifying climate change and accelerating urbanisation is making wood more and more attractive as a building material, the University of Pretoria, said in a statement, about its…
SA scientists leading global initiatives
Dr Sandile Malinga, Group Executive, of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Council (CSIR) and Sives Govender, research group leader for Spatial Information Systems, were invited to serve as…