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Global water crisis and solutions captured in acclaimed Running Dry documentary Water is essential to all aspects of life, yet 99% of the water on earth is unsafe or unavailable to drink. Some 1,2 billion people globally lack safe water to consume and 2.5 billion do not have access to adequate sanitation. It's estimated that 9 500 children die world-wide every day from water-related diseases and a lack of clean drinking water. Water is an economic issue as it is essential for poverty reduction, agriculture, food and energy production. Read more ... |
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CSIR appoints nanoscience research leader
Dr Suprakas Sinha Ray has joined the CSIR as the Nanoscience Research Group Leader within the R&D core. He will lead the first emerging research area (ERA) in the CSIR - the Nanoscience Research Group - to conduct scientific research on the properties and structure of nanomaterials, which could lead to new materials and new applications for nanotechnology within local industries. Read more ... |
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New members appointed to CSIR Board
The Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Mosibudi Mangena, has appointed three additional members to the CSIR Board. They are Professor Brenda Gourley (Open University, UK), Professor Denis Hall (Heriot-Watt University, UK) and Mr Ebie Mayet (arivia.kom). Read more... |
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Focus on CSIR research and development related to aeronautics
The December 2006 edition of the CSIR's quarterly publication, ScienceScope, features CSIR research and development in the aeronautics domain. South Africa has a long and proud history of aerospace innovation and development, with the CSIR being inextricably part of this. Read about some of the latest research techniques in this domain; what collaborative research projects are being undertaken with the world's leaders; and some unusual applications of aerodynamic technologies. |
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