“Kry die dino-tannie se handtekening, Ma
As jy gelukkig genoeg is om ‘n ouer te hê wat ‘n dinosouruskenner is, sal jy absoluut geen idee hê hoe dit voel om...
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Hunting in Africa: to ban or not to ban is the question
by AdminBraai
Hunting has long been a highly controversial activity, whether as a sport (leisure or recreational), for commercial purposes or if done for cultural reasons. African...
West Coast lobster not worried about climate change?
The West Coast rock lobster’s natural ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions may be its saving grace when it comes to climate change. This is...
Some truths about lightning: when thunder roars, go indoors
by AdminBraai
There are many myths about lightning. Almost all cultures on Earth have their own beliefs about what causes it, writes Ryan Blumenthal, a senior specialist at...
Wat ‘n muishondwyfie se handstand alles verklap
Ek’s bly mense hoef nie soos dwergmuishonde maak nie. Hulle het mos die gewoonte om soos wafferse gimnaste ‘n handstand te maak, en dan...
[LISTEN] The Science Inside: The drought episode
by AdminBraai
This week The Science Inside radio show looks at the drought and water crisis hitting South Africa. Find out exactly where your water comes from with...
Introducing: The SciBraai Show
by AdminBraai
24 Sept. is National Heritage Day (also called” National Braai Day” by some) in South Africa, and it happens to be SciBraai’s birthday. This year,...
The murky morality of biobanking
by AdminBraai
Human tissue could be a medical game changer, but thorny ethical roadblocks must be navigated, writes Sarah Wild of the Mail & Guardian. Biobanks are...
Yet another new SA dinosaur discovered at Heelbo
A Christmas visit to South Africa and an introduction through friends to palaeontology experts from Wits University have had exciting scientific consequences for New Zealand...
#SciBraaiLIVE & CSIR in Mafikeng for National Science Week
by AdminBraai
National Science Week kicks off at North West University on 1 August 2015. In partnership with the CSIR and its researchers, SciBraai will host another...