SA’s economy is set for a ‘swoosh’ recovery

SA’s economy is set for a ‘swoosh’ recovery

The rapid changes experienced over the past few months, and leading to the current relaxation of lockdown levels, has resulted in the South African economy’s recovery taking the shape of a “swoosh” – a fast decline then a quick recovery that...
Environment comes under the spotlight during Covid

Environment comes under the spotlight during Covid

While scientists around the world are confined to their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, Earth observing satellites continue to orbit and send back images that reveal connections between the pandemic and the environment. “Satellites collect data all the time and...
Intel debuts 11th generation processors

Intel debuts 11th generation processors

Intel has launched its next-generation mobile PC processors and the evolution of its broad ecosystem partnerships. New 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics (code-named Tiger Lake) are the world’s best processors for thin-and-light laptops...
Search is on to find out why the Moon is rusting

Search is on to find out why the Moon is rusting

While our Moon is airless, research indicates the presence of hematite, a form of rust that normally requires oxygen and water. That has scientists puzzled. Mars has long been known for its rust. Iron on its surface, combined with water and oxygen from the ancient...
How cybercrooks cash out after large-scale heists

How cybercrooks cash out after large-scale heists

SWIFT and BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has published “Follow the Money”, a new report that describes the complex web of money mules, front companies and cryptocurrencies that criminals use to siphon funds from the financial system after a cyberattack....
Intel ups the ante on quantum computing research

Intel ups the ante on quantum computing research

Intel is one of the US quantum technology companies included in Q-Next, one of five national quantum research centres established by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). Q-Next, National Quantum...