CHPC facilitates rollout of the new national coding and robotics curriculum
Forty provincial educational specialists responsible for the robotics and coding subject from eight provinces are attending the Department of Science,…
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Registrations are open for the CHPC Student Cluster Competition selection round
The Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to participate in the CHPC Student Cluster…
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“What does a ‘good quality of life’ look like?” asks CSIR expert on Second IPBES Global Assessment
Dr Phumza Ntshotsho from the CSIR’s Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services research group joined over 200 multidisciplinary experts from all over the world…
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From Fynbos to flames – making global Mediterranean landscapes wildfire-smart
Relief is underway for wildfire-prone areas in the Western Cape and Catalonia in Spain with the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership Mini-Sprint project…
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Sink and sync: Underwater Wi-Fi to transmit sonar images almost instantly
How we are creating near real-time “eyes and ears” from ocean depths CSIR researchers say underwater drones will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution…
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Mossel Bay wastewater turns green, naturally
On the outskirts of Mossel Bay, a series of wastewater ponds are quietly doing important work. Water that enters the system as untreated effluent leaves…
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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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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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South Africa now makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat
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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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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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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