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      Professor Linda Theron

      South African Professor Honoured for Groundbreaking Resilience Research

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 10,057 0

      Professor Linda Theron is recognised by Utrecht University for her internationally influential research on resilience among young people facing adversity.   Pretoria, South Africa (10 April 2026) – A leading…

      Free State

      New Free State Biobank to Boost Local Health Research

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyMarch 18, 2026March 18, 2026 268 0

      The new infrastructure will allow researchers to focus on large-scale studies on diseases affecting South Africans!   Free State, South Africa (18 March 2026) – The University of the Free…

      Birds

      SA Scientists Unlock Secrets Hidden in Birdsong

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026 260 0

      Birds are telling secrets that better help scientists understand and conserve one of the most threatened ecosystems in South Africa…   Free State, South Africa (24 February 2026) – Toka…

      PhD Candidate Bontle Masango Takes African Diabetes Research Worldwide

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 148 0

      Wits PhD candidate Bontle Masango takes her research to the Broad Institute, aiming to tackle type 2 diabetes across Africa.   Johannesburg, South Africa (23 February 2026) – Bontle Masango…

      Dr. Jane Goodall

      Jane Goodall Left the World With Hope – We Must Carry It Forward

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025 611 0

      Hope is one of the greatest powers Jane Goodall dealt in and left us with.   South Africa (02 October 2025) – Jane Goodall was one of the world’s greatest…

      Protein

      Food for Thought: Protein Could Transform Our Health (And Even Our Economy’s)

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2025March 27, 2025 522 0

      Researchers at the University of Pretoria have made a critical discovery regarding how much protein is in our food. Whether you’re a gym fiend or just someone who cares about…

      ‘Cosmic Fountains’

      Astronomy Research Team Explore ‘Cosmic Fountains’ in Ground-Breaking Study 

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2025February 12, 2025 516 0

      A powerhouse research team led by the University of Pretoria have helped astronomers on their journey to explore the fascinating formation of giant radio galaxies, the ‘cosmic fountains’ of the…

      Detective Dung Beetle

      ‘Detective Dung Beetle’ Discovers New Species

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024 465 0

      Doctoral student Christian Deschodt might as well change his name to Detective Dung Beetle thanks to his contribution to species finds, including a mysterious specimen and a dung beetle affectionately…

      Strandloper Project

      Over 200kms for Anti-Pollution: The Strandloper Project

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024 191 0

      The 2024 Strandloper Project is done and dusted! A team of hikers tackled over 200kms of shorelines in a massive research effort to get to the bottom of plastic problems,…

      Breast Cancer Diagnosis

      Workplace Support is Critical After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

      by Linda Christensen @goodthingsguyOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024 282 0

      Effective support from employers is critical following a breast cancer diagnosis! This Breast Cancer Awareness month, we look at why this kind of support is essential:   Global (23 October…

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