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Shisa Sayensi- Isayensi yangeviki – 07 kuMasingane 2018

Sibusiso BiyelaJanuary 30, 2018

by Sibusiso BiyelaJanuary 30, 2018

Isilwane esithusayo sasiphila eNingizimu Afrika emandulo Awucabange nje amazinyo afana nemimese, egcwele umlomo wesilwane esingangebhasi, simi phambi kwakho – isilwane esifana nenyoni enemilenze emide nomsila...

Innovation

Making plant fibres flame-retardant might make them fly

AdminBraaiJune 18, 2015June 17, 2015

by AdminBraaiJune 18, 2015June 17, 2015

There is renewed interest in natural materials, as recyclability and environmental safety become more important in manufacturing and consumables, writes MSc candidate Tshepiso Princess Molaba of the Nelson...

Climate & Earth M&G's Science Voices

MG’s #Science Voices: Is lightning’s ‘blast’ as bad as its strike?

AdminBraaiJanuary 18, 2015January 15, 2015

by AdminBraaiJanuary 18, 2015January 15, 2015

How close does a person have to be to a lightning strike to be at risk? How far does this pressure blast wave extend? Ryan Blumenthal,...

Agriculture M&G's Science Voices

Save indigenous Zulu sheep and you save rural farmers

AdminBraaiNovember 17, 2014

by AdminBraaiNovember 17, 2014

Zulu sheep are valuable to farmers because of their ability to brace the harsh environment in the KwaZulu-Natal region, writes Thembinkosi “Mnqobi” Xulu, a MSc candidate...