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China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ breaks world record, paves way for limitless energy

China's EAST reactor has made a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion, sustaining plasmafor 1,066 seconds. The achievement brings the world closer to harnessing clean, unlimitedenergy.

News World
Dominic Naidoo|Published

STEEM revolution: uMhlathuze school achieves perfect Matric results despite 40% unemployment

In a remarkable triumph for rural education, Amangwe High School in uMhlathuze has achieved a 100% Matric pass rate with 93% Bachelor passes, through an innovative STEEM programme that's transforming education in an area with 40% unemployment. This success story showcases how technology and innovation are revolutionising South African education.

News Education
Andiswa Mdunge|Published

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.

iOS Opinion
Lindsay Slogrove|Published