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UWC's Priscilla Baker honoured with prestigious L’Oréal–UNESCO award
Professor Priscilla Baker from the University of the Western Cape has been awarded the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Award for her groundbreaking work in analytical chemistry and her commitment to mentoring future scientists.
Universities seek contingency plans amid US funding cuts
UCT and Stellenbosch University are urgently developing contingency plans to mitigate the severe impact of the Trump administration's cuts to US grant funding, which threaten billions in research support.
New insights into Paranthropus robustus: a landmark study on human evolution
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Cape Town and the University of Copenhagen reveal new insights into Paranthropus robustus, an extinct cousin of modern humans. By analysing two-million-year-old protein traces from fossilised teeth, this research challenges long-held beliefs about early hominin diversity and biological make-up
Prof Priscilla Baker: a trailblazer in science and the 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO laureate
Discover how Prof Priscilla Baker, a pioneering scientist from the University of the Western Cape, is transforming healthcare with her innovative research in wearable electrochemical sensors, earning her the prestigious title of 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for Africa and the Arab States.
University of Cape Town leads regional action plan against drug-resistant malaria in East Africa
University of Cape Town spearheads a groundbreaking regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa, endorsed by health ministers, marking a significant advancement in preserving antimalarial treatment efficacy.
Discovering a new Velvet Worm species in the Swartberg Mountains
In March 2022, Stellenbosch University student Rohan Barnard made an extraordinary discovery while exploring the Swartberg Mountains: a new species of velvet worm, now named Peripatopsis barnardi. This remarkable find not only highlights the biodiversity of the region but also raises questions about the historical ecology of the little Karoo
HSRC study reveals innovation, resilience of KZN women-owned informal businesses
Discover how women-owned informal businesses in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, are innovating and thriving despite significant challenges, as highlighted in a study by the HSRC.
Surge in vaping among South African teens prompts urgent calls for regulation
With vaping rates among South African teens reaching alarming levels, experts are calling for the immediate enactment of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to combat a potential public health crisis.
According to Spotify, these are the best songs to sing in the shower
Singing in the shower not only brings joy but boosts your mood, according to new research.
Feeling blue? South Africa ranks third in global miserability according to new study
The Sapien Labs’ Mental State of the World Report has named Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, and South Africa as the top three most miserable countries, with their rankings driven by a combination of economic instability, social pressures, and limited access to mental health support.
The legal implications of emojis in South African courts
Explore how emojis have transformed courtroom dynamics, becoming crucial evidence in legal proceedings. Discover insights from University of Western Cape researchers on the complexities of interpreting these digital symbols in a multicultural society.
The impact of music on expecting mothers' mental health in Africa
Discover how daily listening to specially composed music during pregnancy can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for expecting mothers across Africa.
Penguin divorce rates threaten future of species
New research reveals a troubling link between penguin divorce rates and declining reproductivesuccess on Phillip Island in Australia. Scientists say the usually monogamous little penguins are getting up to hanky-panky on the side.
eThekwini closes uMhlanga beaches mysterious 'brown balls' surface on shore
The eThekwini Municipality has announced the closure of two bathing beaches in uMhlanga following the discovery of unidentified brown balls on the sea sand.
Groundhog Day: Student shares his decade-long battle with Unisa
Setumo Motsei said he’s been doing one subject, Research Project in Statistics for almost 10 years and he believes there’s been deliberate efforts to block him from progressing.
Professor Rubeshan Perumal given prestigious research award from UKZN
Professor Rubeshan Perumal's dedication to developing the next generation of clinician-scientists guarantees that his legacy of quality and innovation continues.