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Butterfly effect on steroids
Admittedly disillusioned social scientist Brian Klaas credits his dog Zorro for happy moments walking, playing frisbee and incubating the startling theories he presents in his latest book Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters.
Paleo prospector discovers dinosaur tail in Wyoming
Paleo prospector Michael Payne uncovered a dinosaur tail on a paleontology trip in Wyoming.
International Day for Vulture Awareness: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Health
Vultures are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. They are nature's cleanup crew, playing a critical role in maintaining a healthy environment
Sea turtles follow 3000-year-old routine, new study reveals
The research sheds light on ecologically critical and unprotected coasts in North Africa, highlighting the significance of deep historical data in guiding present-day conservation efforts.
Australian insect dubbed ‘Creature from Hell’ finally identified
A video shows the insect with oblong wings flared out, resembling a combination of a stick and a scorpion. It also appears to have a sharp tail.
Bees, trees, and elephants unite in rewilding efforts at Game Reserve
The Babanango Game Reserve, renowned for its pristine landscape and diverse vegetation, has already made significant strides in rewilding efforts by reintroducing wildlife, including the majestic African Elephant.
Second South African professor, after Tim Noakes, to be recognised by prestigious American College of Sports Medicine
Professor Kathy Myburgh is one of six select scientists from around the world to have received a 2023 Citation Award from the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM).
Botanical Society of South Africa turns 110!
The BotSoc and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden were founded in the same year, 1913.
‘Russian spy’ whale spotted off Swedish coast
The beluga whale has since been dubbed Hvaldimir, with its name being a combination of hval – the Norwegian word for whale and the prevalent Russian given name Vladimir.
University of Pretoria researchers decode genome of SA’s national flower the King protea
It is the first plant that’s unique to South Africa – and the species-rich fynbos biome in particular – to have its entire genome sequenced in-depth.
Bob, the famous green turtle is actually female!
According to Dr Bernice van Huyssteen, the Turtle Conservation Centre's turtle doctor, sea turtle males and females are genetically identical.
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Cutting-edge Biomedical Research Institute a ‘game changer’ for healthcare in Africa
State-of-the-art and a game-changer for healthcare in Africa, the Biomedical Research Institute places Stellenbosch University at the forefront of biomedical sciences.
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Put your general knowledge skills to the test with our weekly online trivia game! Join us every week for a series of questions covering a variety of topics from history, sports, geography, art, pop culture, and more. Let’s have some fun - grab your friends, grab a coffee, and let’s see how smart you really are!
Hunters to cull Scandinavian wolf population despite dire warnings about lack of genetic variation
Swedish hunters begin the biggest wolf cull in decades despite warnings from scientists that the wolf population is already far too low and threatened by inbreeding.
LOOK: Scores of previously undescribed species discovered during Drakensberg Bioblitz
The bioblitz findings concluded that the high altitude sites were still in relatively pristine condition.
UKZN research group investigates role of quantum tunnelling in enabling SARS-CoV-2 infection
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Quantum Research Group investigated how quantum tunnelling might play a significant role in enabling Covid infection.