Natural resources and the environment

Management of elephants assessed The African elephant has made news headlines quite often in the past few years. Controversial issues such as culling and contraception have raised public interest worldwide.

Strategic role of water extends to HIV/Aids and poverty The CSIR will be co-hosting an international workshop with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on 'The strategic role of water in alleviating the human tragedy associated with HIV/Aids and poverty in southern Africa'.

Forestry researchers recognised internationally Two international events during which CSIR forestry researchers will play a leading role and make significant contributions will be taking place shortly.

CSIR mining experts to present SA standard in Australia Dr Declan Vogt and Van Zyl Brink of the CSIR have been invited to deliver an international address at the 'Automation in Mining' conference in Australia in December.

New mining equipment to boost fight against silicosis 'XRD' is the new buzz word in the CSIR mining research group's corridors. This new piece of equipment, also known as the Bruker D8 Advance, is an advanced X-ray diffractometer that promises to speed up and improve the quality of the CSIR's laboratory analysis of silica dust.

CSIR science reaches out to Khutsong matric learners When widespread service delivery-related strikes hit Khutsong (Carltonville) in March this year, it triggered a systematic break-down of schooling for thousands of learners in the area.