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The successful breeding of the first 'de-extincted' dire wolf, raises questions about the ethics and science of reviving extinct species.
A new annual injection for HIV prevention, Lenacapavir, shows promise in trials.
The Africa Tech Festival takes place from November 12 to 14.
South African AI startup Botlhale wins prestigious Momentum success pitch 2024
With a renewed focus on technology, the department seeks to empower society and bolster South Africa’s global competitiveness.
SAPS top management has wished Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou and Captain Zeldah Ntuli well ahead of the Forty Under 40 Awards ceremony taking place on Saturday evening in Kempton Park.
Any effort to attract pupils to the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects should be welcomed and encouraged, not spurned because of petty squabbling.
Minister Nzimande initiates tech collaboration programme between South Africa and Palestine
The provincial government clinched the award out of 400 entries from over 70 countries.
A groundbreaking discovery in a Roman tomb in Carmona reveals the world's oldest wine, along with some rather peculiar ancient burial practices.
The Texpand robotics team from Cape Town won the South African First Tech Challenge for the second time in a row.
South African entrepreneur Elon Musk said the first Neuralink Link — a device the size of about five stacked coins that is placed inside the human brain through invasive surgery — was implanted this week.
“This paves the way for greater collaboration in the future on both the content and skills-sharing fronts. It allows our South African-based storytelling to reach a broader international and Chinese audience and exposes our audience to their storytelling,” IOL Editor-in-Chief Lance Witten said.
There are only three machines in use in the Western Cape, one in the private health sector, one at Groote Schuur Hospital and now at Tygerberg Hospital.
Findings suggest that tightly curled scalp hair served as an evolutionary adaptation, enabling early humans to stay cool in the scorching equatorial African sun while conserving water.
OPINION: Throughout my visit, I met with impressive young Nigerians working on innovations that can yield dramatic results at a relatively low cost. They reminded me that progress isn’t so much about how much is spent, but that it is spent well, writes Bill Gates.
One of the greatest challenges faced by South Africa’s insurance industry involves the loss of skills.
West Coast College in Atlantis is expected to launch its 4IR building later this year, construction has already commenced.
A renowned scientist from the US, Dr Gizelle Baker has a sit down with IOL to discuss the importance of more women entering into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sector.
A Cape Town-based medical company has announced the launch of the country’s first Covid-19 antigen self-test with a companion mobile phone application, HealthPulse TestNow.
In order to thrive in the future of work, careers must be built on core digital and tech competencies.
A South African investment holdings company focused on bringing innovative technologies to the African medical industry through its investment has launched its wireless ultrasound solution.
The app can help you locate your car in crowded places like parking lots and at festivals.
The search is on for sustainable and innovative ideas aimed at empowering local communities.
Already known for finding land mines, the rodents could now transform the way the disease is detected.