Could there be 1bn Jupiters?

Could there be 1bn Jupiters?

Our galaxy is home to a bewildering variety of Jupiter-like worlds: hot ones, cold ones, giant versions of our own giant, pint-sized pretenders only half as big around. Astronomers say that in our galaxy alone, a billion or more such Jupiter-like worlds could be...
New drone laws welcomed

New drone laws welcomed

New rules regulating the use of remotely-piloted aircraft systems – colloquially known as drones – are now firmly in effect after having been signed by the Minister of Transport. “The regulations governing the use of drones in South Africa are...
IBM opens research lab at Wits

IBM opens research lab at Wits

The opening of IBM’s second research location in Africa – at the Wits University Tshimologong campus – marks a world first in that it is the only world-class research facility that is housed within an innovation hub. The two organisations have also announced several...
Comments sought on nuclear build

Comments sought on nuclear build

OUTA (Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse) is urging South Africans to participate in South Africa’s proposed nuclear build, following what it calls a “dubious move” by Eskom in inviting participation in a regional gazette where it could have been...
New drivers for consumers

New drivers for consumers

Historically, shoppers have made purchase decisions based primarily on taste, price, and convenience– the ‘traditional drivers’ of the food and beverage industry. Now a global study conducted by professional services firm Deloitte,...
The alarming rate of ice melt

The alarming rate of ice melt

This year’s melt season in the Arctic Ocean and surrounding seas started with a bang, with a record low maximum extent in March and relatively rapid ice loss through May. The melt slowed down in June, however, making it highly unlikely that this year’s summertime sea...