From Blunders to Breakthroughs
This Day
The path to breakthrough innovation is paved with missteps, argues Linus OKORIE Read more »
Alliance for Science Hosts Key Forum in Nairobi
Capital FM
The Alliance for Science is hosting the Future of Science Communication Forum, a two-day conference taking place in Nairobi, to celebrate key milestones in advancing science… Read more »
Research Hub Aims to Decode Health Challenges Facing 'People of the Dew'
spotlight
A new health research hub brings hope of improving health services in the Rustenburg Valley in the North West Province. Spotlight finds out more about how the Bafokeng Health and… Read more »
The Tobacco Epidemic Is One Of The World's Deadliest Threats - A Global Compact Is Combating It [guest column]
allAfrica
In the past 20 years, tobacco use has dropped by one-third globally, and there are an estimated 118 million fewer tobacco users today compared with 2005. Read more »
Harm Reduction in Smoking - Prof. David Khayat Advocates for a Pragmatic Approach
allAfrica
World Cancer Day was celebrated on February 4, providing an opportunity for oncologists and scientists to discuss new ways to combat this devastating disease. During his visit to… Read more »
It's the Biggest Egyptian Tomb Discovery in a Century. Who Was Thutmose II? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Archaeologists in Egypt have made an exciting discovery: the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, a ruler who has long been overshadowed by his famous wife and half-sister, Queen… Read more »
Science Under Threat - How Researchers Can Fight Back
IPS
Scientists like me across the U.S. are distressed following the many policy changes, funding elimination, and firings that have happened since President Trump took office. More… Read more »
Quantum Effects Make Distant Objects Move Together - New Research Finds This May Happen With Ripples in Space [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Galaxies, planets, black holes: to most people, everything about our Universe sounds and feels enormous. But while it's true that much of what happens millions of light years away… Read more »
'Impossible Is Just an Opinion' - Uplifting Women in Stem On International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Spotlight Initiative
"We can heal, survive and thrive." This was the message astronaut, activist and Rise CEO Amanda Nguyen sent to the 1.3 billion survivors of sexual violence worldwide in her opening… Read more »
Tributes Continue to Pour in for Nuclear Scientist Senamile Masango
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the late Senamile Masango, was a beacon of hope and inspiration to… Read more »
Nzimande Mourns Passing of SA's Most Distinguished Young Scientist
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the Presidency in mourning the passing of Senamile Masango, one of the country's most… Read more »
Tributes Pour in for Nuclear Scientist Senamile Masango
SAnews.gov.za
The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, has described the late pioneering nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango, as someone… Read more »
Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture - 'We Will Not Forget'
UCT
"When a university names a lecture, or when the community of the university names a lecture, they say very specifically: 'This name we choose not to forget; this name and the… Read more »
How a Pot of Yoghurt a Day Can Prolong Life - - Scientists
Daily Trust
Eating a yoghurt a day could extend your life, scientists say. Read more »
Zacc Calls Scientists, Researchers to Action
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has urged the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) to develop and implement cutting-edge forensic tools… Read more »
