What’s hiding beneath Earth’s surface? Ancient secrets revealed
New seismic imaging reveals hidden anomalies in Earth’s mantle, challenging tectonic theories. What are these mysterious zones, and what do they mean?
De-extinction: AI to resurrect woolly mammoths and dodos
A biotech company is using CRISPR and AI to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger. Here’s how they plan to do it.
SA’s food prices will continue to rise. Blame climate change
Rising food prices in South Africa are linked to climate change, disrupting farming and fueling insecurity. Here’s why your grocery bill won’t drop.
Mpox: Clade 1b a global threat, but not the new COVID-19
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as new strain spreads, but experts emphasize it’s controllable and not comparable to COVID-19.
Once in a super blue moon: August’s lunar spectacle explained
August’s full moon on the 19th is both a supermoon and a blue moon, a rare celestial event combining size and timing. Here’s why it is making astronomers giddy.
100 million barrels for fossil fuel gluttons? These 5 countries are the biggest guzzlers
Data reveals China and the US consume nearly half of global fossil fuels. Here are the top guzzlers, and the alarming trends shaping our energy future.
One small step: Blue Origin flight a milestone for Nigeria
The Blue Origin space craft is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria made the list.
From Cape Town to the Cosmos: SA to host astronomy’s biggest bash
SA hosts world’s largest astronomy gathering, featuring space pioneers and Minister Blade Nzimande. A stargazer’s dream come true in Cape Town this August.
Africa needs green cities or face a climate crisis, warn researchers
Nature-based solutions for green cities: Africa must adopt nature-based solutions to combat a climate crisis and rapid urbanisation, new research warns.
Cape to Gaza: SA’s tech partnership with Palestine
South Africa launches a science programme with Palestine, focusing on rebuilding research capacities and fostering cooperation. Here’s how it will work.