Robotic system for horticultural crop monitoring tested in Western Cape vineyards
The CSIR has developed a cost-effective platform to inspect and monitor horticultural crops on local farms. This automated, intelligent robotic system has…
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The science of wind forecasting: Developing wind forecasting techniques
The ability to forecast wind speed is becoming more important as South Africa adds renewables to its future power system. An earlier study by CSIR and German…
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CSIR's young scientists dazzle Deputy President
The Deputy President (DP) of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the CSIR on Friday, 23 June 2017 in his capacity as Board chairperson of the Human…
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CSIR African Laser Centre provides support to youth across Africa
Over the past 15 years, the African Laser Centre (ALC) based at the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) has contributed immensely to the…
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A solutions-driven approach to Africa’s environmental challenges
The CSIR is using its expertise and technologies to help understand how environmental issues affect security, access to resources and development in Africa.The…
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CSIR calls public to participate in a rapid citizen science survey
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is calling on South Africans to participate in a rapid citizen science survey to source knowledge on…
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CSIR wants more PhD graduates in its ranks
The council tasked with the country’s scientific development says it wants to produce more PhD graduates so it can expand its research capability and output.…
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CSIR and ICASA paper on dynamic spectrum management wins big
CSIR research into dynamic spectrum and future internet networks continues to garner international recognition; this after a paper co-written by the CSIR and…
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
South Africa ratified the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in 1997 to promote international cooperation to combat desertification and the…
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A new tool for detecting harmful algal blooms before it’s too late
A harmful Algal blooms (HABS) detection tool, developed by the CSIR, has recently gone live. This is the first Decision Support tool on the Oceans and Coast…
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Minister of Science and Technology outlines priorities in her budget vote speech
In a speech that illustrated the relevance and responsibility of the CSIR in using science, technology and innovation to reverse the plight of marginalised and…
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Call for Expression of Interest (EoI)
Product and process development incubation support to Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs)InvitationThe BIDC is a CSIR (www.csir.co.za) initiative…
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SA climate experts warn of a drier future in Western Cape
South Africa’s foremost climate experts met at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in Cape Town recently to discuss the drought condition that…
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Space activities vital for sustainable growth
The coordination of space activities across the continent is vital for unlocking the promise that space holds for sustainable development, as well as economic…
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Harnessing digital technologies for development
The Sheffield University-led strategic research network partnership begins its research into digital data for development with the initial meeting held at the…
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New book on geoinformatics for marine and coastal management
CSIR principal researcher Dr Louis Celliers has co-edited a new book and valuable resource in the management of the oceans, seas and coasts of the world.…
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