Science

Mobile Planetarium on the Move Brought the Stars to School Children 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 22, 2023 1,031 0

A mobile planetarium hit the road to bring the stars, planets and wonders of space to Tshwane school children—the experience of a lifetime for many who otherwise would not be…

SA’s Leading Scholars and Scientists Honoured in Their Own Hall of Fame 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 346 0

Leading scholars respected all over South Africa recently earned their spots in the local ‘Hall of Fame’ of Science and Scholarship in recognition of their excellence!   South Africa (13…

Paralysed Man Walks Thanks to ‘Thinking’ Technology 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023 381 0

In a world first, a paralysed man determined to walk again took a game-changing stroll, thanks to technology that translates his thoughts.   Global (25 May, 2023)—After a cycling accident…

South Africans Find Hundreds of Species in Drakensberg!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 3, 2022November 3, 2022 494 0

“It’s fascinating that we are still discovering new species in 2022, but an incredible feat for South Africans… and South Africa.”   Drakensburg, South Africa (03 November 2022) – A…

Revolutionary Spinal Surgical Technique First in South Africa

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022 662 0

Spinal patient recovery is radically expedited with unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery.   South Africa (21 July 2022) – A revolutionary spinal surgical technique that can radically expedite patient recovery has been…

A New Fynbos Lily Discovered on The Agulhas Plain

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022 1,241 0

The discovery of a new Fynbos Lily is a great story which highlights how special the Overberg is in terms of plant diversity.   Overberg, South Africa (27 May 2022)…

South African Graduate Develops Incredible Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Techniques

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 8, 2022 921 0

The machine-learning techniques that Mia Gerber developed not only make artificial intelligence more accessible but can also be applied to areas that are relevant to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development…

South Africa is About to Get Our First Taste of Cruelty-Free Meat!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 9, 2022March 9, 2022 2,057 0

Mzansi Meat Co. is bringing healthy, accessible and affordable meat to our braais, potjies and shisa nyamas by growing it from cells instead of harming animals.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

These Silent Electric Motorbikes Are Being Used to Catch Poachers

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 19, 2021 5,663 0

These solar-powered silent electric motorbikes are changing the way that South African rangers are catching poachers!   South Africa (19 December 2021) – Anti-poaching initiatives are beset with challenges – funding…

iCompost – Innovative SA Product Turning Waste Into Compost Overnight!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 10, 2021December 11, 2021 2,896 0

All you have to do is put your kitchen scraps into the iCompost every day, press START, and when you wake up in the morning, you will have rich compost that you…