Professor Lerothodi Leeuw’s message to physics students is one we can keep in our back pockets. Pretoria (13 October 2025) – The University of Pretoria’s new head of Physics,…
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…
Dr Zanele Ntshidi’s Smart Irrigation Tool helps farmers save water and boost yields, putting South Africa in the spotlight at the 4th World Irrigation Forum. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (21…
Dr Katye Altieri, Associate Professor of Oceanography, is the recipient of the 2025 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust New Frontiers Research Award. Dr Altieri thinks that the key to tackling air pollution…
A group of passionate Citizen Scientists on the KZN Mid-South Coast have just made a discovery that has the entomology world buzzing: a dragonfly so rare, only about 20 have…
Gold and silver wins from China meet bronze and honours from Tunisia. These young South Africans from across the country have been busy wowing the science world. The kids aren’t…
Pinelands High School matrics Adam Gibbon and Christopher Collier-Reed are off to China, where they will be representing South Africa at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition, thanks to their…
The Kruger National Park is set to play host to leading scientists from around the world, with 230 delegates representing over 20 countries! Kruger National Park, South Africa (04…
‘Ghost species’ De Winton’s golden mole was thought to be extinct. Then, teams did some digging that led them to discover that, actually, this golden mole was still kicking! Now,…
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…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
