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estuary management team
Flowing forward with a national estuary management course

Strengthening South Africa’s efforts in managing its aquatic ecosystems, such as estuaries, is vital for water and food security. In response, a team of…

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mercury testing
Chemical signals in the sediment

Pollution often develops gradually. Long before it causes obvious or large-scale environmental damage, it leaves subtle chemical fingerprints in rivers,…

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Alternative protein production
CSIR upscales growth factor production for local biotechnology firm

A local biotechnology firm announced that it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably. This follows the…

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BIDF Facility
South Africa’s biorefinery journey: From innovation to industrial impact

Imagine transforming forestry waste and agricultural by-products, such as sawdust and sugarcane residues, into high-value green chemicals, advanced materials,…

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clin-map platform article
African researchers to map biodata of African cancer patients

The CSIR has partnered with Ghanaian biotech firm Yemaachi to map African cancer patients’ DNA, RNA and proteins. In February 2025, Yemaachi and global…

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Road deaths article
Scientists on the scene as road deaths climb

Bystanders and motorists rely on driver assistance technology, road restraint systems and other safety features to reduce harm in case of a crash, but the road…

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5G connectivity
Expanding 5G connectivity in rural communities through dynamic spectrum access innovation

Innovation in spectrum management is no longer an abstract policy debate confined to research papers and conference rooms. Today, it is a practical driver for…

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Wound healing
Take our wound-healing salve to the shelf

CSIR researchers have created market-ready protective microcapsules containing a novel wound-healing formulation. Studies confirm that the microcapsules, which…

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