Global decline in ocean production underestimated by climate models, CSIR-led research finds
CSIR researchers say that climate models underestimate the global decline in the productivity of the oceans resulting from ocean warming. Their finding follows…
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Satellite ocean colour maps warn abalone farmers of harmful algae
Abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast are now using ocean colour maps to track marine algal blooms that could harm their export molluscs. Scientists from…
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Scientists called in as wind disrupts fruit exports in Cape Town
The CSIR-hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, are assessing the…
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CSIR tackles literacy crisis
A recent international study (the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) has sent shockwaves through the South African education community by…
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African AI must drive G20 agenda – CSIR experts
To: ALL mediaPress statementThursday, 12 December 2024With South Africa currently holding the G20 presidency, African artificial intelligence (AI) experts at…
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MMP and DSI showcase mining modernisation strategies at the 2024 Mining Technology and Innovation Event
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), a public-private partnership between the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovations (DSTI) and the Minerals Council…
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CSIR urges an overhaul of logistics performance indicators to transform South Africa’s logistics system
South Africa’s logistics performance is often lauded for having the highest trade logistics performance in Africa. However, the country’s logistics landscape…
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New lab to curb road crashes
The CSIR Transport Safety Lab will improve Africa’s road safety policies and productsSouth Africa’s new Transport Safety Lab was unveiled by the Hon. Minister…
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CSIR issues national survey results on the state of cybersecurity in South Africa
State of cybersecurity in South AfricaThe Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Information and Cybersecurity Centre, in collaboration with the…
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CSIR to showcase its cybersecurity and TVWS technologies at National Science Week launch
On Saturday, 28 September 2024, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will showcase a range of cutting-edge technologies at the upcoming…
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CSIR contributes to chapter on Antarctica and Southern Ocean in the International annual review of the world’s climate
The much-anticipated State of the Climate in 2023 report was released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 22 August 2024. Chief…
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CSIR co-hosting regional workshop on inclusive growth using Earth Observation Technology in Africa
Joint media statement The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, which anchors the Africa Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (…
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CSIR and Department of Cooperative Governance partner to drive governance and service delivery
Governance and service deliveryThe Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) plan to…
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CSIR conducting strategic environmental assessment for proposed Boegoebaai port, special economic zone and Namakwa region development
The CSIR is leading the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) that is being undertaken for the Northern Cape’s plan to produce green hydrogen in a proposed…
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2024 National Elections Predictions: CSIR is once again set to forecast the South African general elections
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation, will once again be part of the…
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