Science

Initial COVAX Vaccine to Cover 10% of SA Population Early 2021

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 15, 2020 755 0

There have been some reports that South Africa would only receive a Vaccine in 2023 but the President announced last night that the country would be getting the ball rolling…

Our tears contain natural pain killers to help us cope.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 17, 2020 3,129 0

It’s okay to cry. It may even be beneficial to you. If you feel the need to cry, don’t hold back your tears. Tears are a normal, healthy way to…

SA scientists develop ground-breaking nanobodies for COVID-19 detection and therapy

by Brent Lindeque@Brent LindequeNovember 9, 2020 1,221 0

University of Pretoria chemical pathology scientists have developed ground-breaking nanobodies for COVID-19 detection and therapy.   Pretoria, South Africa (09 November 2020) – Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP)…

Endangered Pangolin may have sparked coronavirus outbreak!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 11, 2020 4,542 0

Pangolin are possible hosts of coronavirus, a study led by South China Agricultural University has found.   Global (11 February 2020) – The South China Agricultural University has issued a…

Two teens represent South Africa at the 2019 Taiwan International Science Fair

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 31, 2019January 31, 2019 645 0

Two teen boys have won their place to represent South Africa at the 2019 Taiwan International Science Fair, after showcasing science projects of exceptional quality at the Eskom Expo for…

Space Science capabilities earn South Africa global recognition

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 19, 2019 142 0

South Africa’s international reputation has also been enhanced, with the country now seen as a leading player in the space science sector.   South Africa has won an extraordinary victory…

First Northern White Rhino embryos successfully created in test tube breakthrough

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 13, 2018 147 0

In March 2018 the last male Northern White Rhino passed away but there is hope for his species as scientists just made a test tube embryo breakthrough   In March…

SA just won bid to host the 2020 SpaceOps Conference in Cape Town

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 18, 2018July 18, 2018 233 0

South Africa just won the bid to host the 2020 SpaceOps conference. This is yet another good news story for space enthusiasts in SA.   SpaceOps was formed in 1992…

There is a breakthrough for organ donation, saving many organs from being wasted

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 6, 2017March 6, 2017 373 0

New breakthrough for organ donation means that many organs can be saved by being frozen and stored to be used at a later stage.   Researchers have made a breakthrough…

Stem cell surgery raises hope of cure for age-related blindness

by September 30, 2015 269 0

A British medical team has developed an operation that some say may be a cure for age-related blindness, it was revealed Tuesday. Sky News reported that a team of doctors…