Science and technology
Hi-tech solution to fix roads
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- 02 February 2012
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has successfully piloted new road technology, designed to improve the lifespan of roads that carry heavy traffic. If the technology is implemented nationally, it could mean the end of potholes on local roads.
• New SA fingerprint tool a world first
South African plant scientist reaps top award
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- 01 February 2012
A South African has walked off with the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award, given by the African Union to top scientists on the continent. The high-level accolade recognises Prof Maryke Labuschagne's contribution to science in Africa.
• SA academic gets top science award
South Africa’s space capabilities set to grow
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- 31 January 2012
The South African National Space Agency is putting the initial stage of the National Space Programme into motion. The process began in November 2010 and the programme will continue to roll out over a period of between 10 and 20 years.
• Great astronomy with or without SKA
ICT helps the blind
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- 27 January 2012
A portable voice-based computer for the blind, developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, has been shortlisted in the South African Breweries Foundation inaugural Innovation Awards.
• New SA fingerprint tool a world first
First Polaris climate centre for Cape Town
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- 24 January 2012
Already known for its progressive green philosophy, Cape Town is about to score another coup by hosting the world’s first interactive climate change centre, a project driven by the Brussels-based International Polar Foundation.
• Preserving memories of Antarctica
South African academic gets top science award
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- 12 January 2012
South African researcher Jill Farrant has been honoured as one of five exceptional women scientists in the 2012 L'Oréal-Unesco Awards in Life Sciences, for her research into drought-tolerant plants.
• Top award for local invasion biologist
Great astronomy, with or without SKA
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- 05 January 2012
South Africa is one of two finalists bidding to host the Square Kilometre Array, but whether or not the multi-billion-rand project goes ahead, the local astronomy sector has already made huge strides.
• Gallery: the KAT-7 radio telescope
