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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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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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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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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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A decade of waste research, development and innovation in South Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is hosting an online conference, The Waste Research, Development, …

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UNESCO’s new roadmap for ocean carbon research

The ocean absorbs around 25% of carbon dioxide from human activities, but a new report warns that more research is needed to understand how the ocean carbon…

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Big data portal will put SA freight back on the rails

Whether by rail, road, sea or air, freight forwarders need reliable, detailed information to get ore, produce, timber and other goods from A to B, come rain or…

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Consumer protection: is that plastic compostable? 

 The CSIR has called for official measures to give consumers confidence in plastic materials labelled as biodegradable and compostable. Researchers say…

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