Science and technology
Border posts go hi-tech
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- 20 September 2012
The modernisation of South Africa’s border control technology is easing the process for people taking cargo across national borders, and making it harder for criminals to dodge the system.
• More soldiers patrol borders
Light shines for Team Emulsified
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- 13 September 2012
Four pupils from a Johannesburg school have won an international contest for innovative inventions that help to address social strains on disadvantaged communities.
• Grooming future leaders: priceless
When the sky is not the limit
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- 05 September 2012
Her own dream started at 17, and to secure the aviation career dreams of other young women, Refilwe Ledwaba established the non-profit Southern African Women in Aviation and Aerospace Industry.
• Aviation, maritime careers for youth
An end to malaria?
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- 04 September 2012
The discovery by scientists at the University of Cape Town of MMV390048, a synthetic molecule, has led to a possible cure for malaria. The implications are huge: the disease toll runs into the billions of dollars each year.
• Defeating malaria “within reach”
Air Force goes hi-tech in flight training
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- 28 August 2012
The first full-motion helicopter flight simulator to arrive in Africa will be used by pilots of the South African Air Force as part of their training programme.
• Rooivalk gets its wings
Engineering improves healthcare
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- 20 August 2012
Dr Megan Russell is using her engineering knowledge to find practical solutions to the problems of healthcare in poorer countries by helping develop medical technology appropriate for more primitive conditions.
• SA’s second health train rolls out
Research output rises, papers double
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- 15 August 2012
An analysis of South Africa’s scientific performance shows that the country has increased its research output. Between 2000 and 2010, it improved its international publications ranking by two positions, and was ranked 33rd in the world.
• Top award for local invasion biologist
