CSIR Electronic Warfare Test, Evaluation and Training pod takes to the skies
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has completed the first flight test of its electronics testing, evaluation and training pod, also…
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CSIR projects drastic temperature increase over Africa
CSIR climate modellers believe that 2015 is on its way to be the warmest year ever recorded. This is partially due to climate-change, and partially due to a…
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5th CSIR conference to feature world-renowned experts
In celebrating its 70th year of research, development and innovation, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (the CSIR) has put together an…
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First half of 2015 sees financial benefits from renewable energy with huge cost savings
Financial Benefits 2015: StudyA second independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) found that renewable energy from South…
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Transport and freight logistics researcher wins the 2015 JD Roberts Award
The 2015 JD Roberts Award for Emerging Researchers was presented to Dr Jacomine Grobler for her contribution to the development of mathematical models and…
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Changing the economic landscape through improved industrial efficiency
South African manufacturers have made a compelling business case for energy efficiency by cutting R1.1 billion in energy costs, reducing consumption by 1340GWh…
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Minister Pandor launches casting simulation network
Simulation software improves and confirms casting processes and tools, thereby providing the South African foundry sector with advanced technology to equip it…
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The CSIR shares milestone payments with two Lephalale communities
Two communities from the Lephalale area in Limpopo will receive milestone payments from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) resulting…
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CSIR scoops award for business incubation and information at international enterprise development event
The CSIR's enterprise creation for development activities have been singled out for the Award for Business Incubation and Information at the Forging Enterprise…
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Science partnership to improve the quality of indigenous food products in the SADC region
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Botswana's National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Launch of strategic environmental assessment of shale gas development
Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa; Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor; and Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Godfrey…
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CSIR's biotechnology spin-off company wins prestigious new product award at an international science exhibition
ReSyn Biosciences, a biotechnology spin-off company from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has won a prestigious new product award at…
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Scientists say four of nine boundaries that make Earth a safe and stable place to live, crossed
Four of nine planetary boundaries that underpin our life on Earth by making the planet a safe, stable and resilient place to live, have been crossed as a…
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2014 sees financial benefits from renewable energy exceed costs in South Africa
An independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) found that renewable energy from South Africa’s first wind and solar (…
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First of its kind CSIR study utilising remote sensing tools sheds light on SA's water quality
A study funded by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science and Technology, using innovative remote sensing…
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The CSIR and the University of Blida to establish a Joint Centre of Excellence in aeronautics
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa and the University of Blida in Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU…
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