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…
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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…
African Utility Week 2015
Africa – a continent whose natural resources have attracted spotlights from around the world, but whose potential is often left in the dark. The 15th…
CPUT Open Day
High school pupils and those deciding what to study came together at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Open Day held on Saturday, 9 May…
Launch of ESIL
On Wednesday, 6 Mya 2015, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) was host a significant launch in the world of energy. With the increasing…
DST says no to xenophobia
The latest upsurge of xenophobia in South Africa has prompted the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to take a stand. Recognising the influence of…
Previn Naicker – PhD at 23
Obtaining his PhD in Biochemistry from WITS University in Johannesburg, Previn Naicker has a well-deserved head start in the world of Science. Currently employed at…