Arctic winter sea ice hits record low level
Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on 22 March 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado. Ice cover ebbs and flows through the seasons in the Arctic (left)...
The myths that are hampering employee productivity
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Green entrepreneurs invited to apply for Anzisha Prize funding
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SA young scientists earn medals at Türkiye Science Fair
Two South African young scientists have both earned medals after successfully showcasing their scientific research at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF), which took place in İzmir, Türkiye. Inge Higgins, a Grade 9 learner...
Gauteng young scientist gears up for Stockholm science seminar
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IBM collaborates with AWS on cloud database
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Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic
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Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’
With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...
Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s
A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...
WiFi 7 is on the fast track
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IOC, Samsung extend partnership to 2028
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100 start-ups that could speed African innovation
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