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MeerKAT DISCOVERS MYSTERY CLOUDS.

An international team led by astronomers Professor Gyula Józsa, Professor Michelle Cluver, and Professor Thomas Jarrett has utilized the South African MeerKAT radio telescope to…...

Renewable energy technologies to benefit rural Venda village

As the world continues to embrace fourth industrial revolution technologies, it has become critical for developing nations to ensure that they are not left behind.…...

UKZN successfully fires up powerful liquid rocket engine in ground tests

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG) has successfully tested a powerful liquid-propellant rocket engine as the first step towards developing a launch…...

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...

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…...

AfAS 2021: Inaugural conference of the African Astronomical Society

The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) will hold a conference which targets astronomy in Africa as well as co-regional and international collaborations in the area of…...

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…...