The climate behind human evolution
Investigating past climate change and its human impact.
Unique local genetic problem needs a unique local solution
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a muscle-wasting disease that causes paralysis, is one of the most common genetic causes of infant death in the world.
Astrophysical jets in distant galaxy could teach us physics
At present, technology can only aid us to see so much, but that could change soon.
Comrades in arms with gum trees
Defense mechanisms of plants and trees ensures their survival.
Meatless Mondays might be harmful in SA
Is skipping out on a meaty meal to save the environment doing more harm than good?
‘Insect farming’ a possible industry for rural communities
For some southern African communities, stinkbugs are a culinary delicacy.
Understanding trees, light and grass helps to manage bush encroachment
Bush encroachment poses major challenges for animals and other species.
The sleeping pill that wakes up damaged brains
?Between our love for contact sports and our shocking road traffic injury figures, South Africans are at the troubling end of head trauma statistics.
Dances of the stars under scrutiny
The ancient Greeks believed that the stars were fixed, an unchanging picture drawn across the night sky.
Ancient pollens help scientists understand climate change
Ancient pollen "finger prints" tell secrets of our environment.
