Solar storm set to impact South Africa: Here’s what you must know
SANSA warns of a severe solar storm hitting South Africa, potentially affecting GPS and radio communications across the region.
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Mass General Hospital makes history with the world’s first genetically edited kidney transplant
Massachusetts General Hospital performed the world’s first genetically-edited kidney transplant from a pig to a human, marking a historic milestone in medicine
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When is the March equinox in 2024? – Here’s everything you must know
Discover when the March equinox occurs in 2024, its significance, what happens during this astronomical event, and who discovered it.
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Daylight Savings Time 2024: Here’s what it means for South Africa.
Daylight Savings Time for 2024 started on Sunday, 10 March 2024. Here’s a look at this event’s history and implications for South Africa.
Health for Dummies
The hidden influence of neuroscience on your daily habits and behaviour
Ever wondered why certain songs stick in your head or why coffee is a morning ritual for many? Neuroscience plays a pivotal role in the habits and behaviours we adopt daily, often without us even realising it.
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2024’s top breakthroughs in neurotechnology you probably didn’t know about
2024’s top neurotechnology breakthroughs offer unprecedented insights into the brain, promising enhanced human capabilities.
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Elon Musk confirms first human implanted with Neuralink chip
Elon Musk confirms the first successful human implant of a Neuralink chip, marking a major milestone in brain-computer interface technology.
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First full moon will appear on this day in January 2024
This year, the Wolf Moon will grace our skies on this day in January.
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What is Disease X and why are scientists speculating about it? – Here’s everything we know
Science labs are already developing vaccines for a ‘hypothetical’ Disease X, said to be 20 times more fatal than COVID-19.
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Research Potential of the Oxytocin Peptide
Oxytocin is often thought of as a neurohypophysial hormone; however, research has proposed that it may also have functions in different tissues throughout the organism.
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Studies of P21 Peptide for Neurological Function
P21 is a manufactured, synthetic version of a naturally occurring protein called CNTF that has been hypothesised to stimulate the development of new nerve cells.
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Neuralink Proceeds with First Human Trial Amid Controversy Over Monkey Deaths
According to reports, monkeys implanted with Neuralink’s brain chip experienced extreme pain, accompanied by symptoms such as bloody diarrhoea, paralysis, and brain swelling.
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Germany invests R219m in South Africa’s ‘green’ hydrogen project
Presidency Mondli Gungubele said the German ministry would be supporting the project with funding
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South Africa launches first-for-continent nanosatellites into orbit
The nanosatellites will detect, identify and monitor vessels in near real-time.
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Machines, inventions and ‘good cities’: A pick of science and tech books
Here are the best science or technology-related books to read this year.
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HIV vaccine: Moderna to commission first-ever mRNA human trials
This will be the first time mRNA technology’s been used to conjure up a vaccine candidate for HIV.
Technology
Ingenuity: NASA flies first helicopter on Mars [video]
NASA successfully commissioned the controlled flight of a small helicopter on Mars, a planet with an atmosphere so thin, it accounts for 1% of Earth’s density.
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South Africa shares ambitions of developing own Covid-19 vaccine
Biovac could be South Africa’s vaccine manufacturer, Dr Blade Nzimande revealed.
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SA’s Astronomical Observatory declared a heritage site
The Astronomical Observatory, situated in Cape Town, is now a national heritage site.