National Science Week-events for the science community
It is the power of science and technology that drives positive change across nearly every sphere of human endeavor. An intervention in a student’s journey…
Author: Science Stars
What you need to know about March Equinox
So, what is the autumn equinox, what does it mean and when is it in 2021 in the Southern Hemisphere? By Lusanda Tamesi Equinox/ Equinoctial…
Minister Nzimande on SKA site
by:Lusanda Tamesi The exciting venture The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande, and His Deputy Mr. Buti Manamela visited the…
Recognizing excellence in medical research science
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strongly supports excellence in health research and has set aside a panel of medals to recognize science. SAMRC…
HOW COVID-19 IS CHANGING OUR ENVIRONMENT
IT’S BEEN SAID THAT OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS IS NATURE’S WAY OF SENDING US A POWERFUL MESSAGE FOR OUR UNNATURAL LIFESTYLE THAT HAS BEEN…
CAN PLANTS GET SICK?
We’re constantly reminded that plants are living organisms, so does this mean they suffer from disease? We take a look. Surely all living things that…
SCIFEST AFRICA 2020
HERE’S HOW THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS HAVE AFFECTED THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL… By Zakiyah Ebrahim Since its inception in 1996, Scifest Africa, South Africa’s National Science…
TREATING PAIN
DOES THE NATURAL APPROACH TO FEELING BETTER REALLY HELP? By Zakiyah Ebrahim Should we consider natural remedies as our first-aid kit to treating common health…
The winning selfie
Science Stars kicked off a Selfie Competition in March this year following the recent popularity of ‘The Selfie’. Individuals and groups of friends worldwide succumbed…
DST Budget Vote 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) made its key priorities for the 2015/2016 financial year public at the annual Budget Vote held in…