A peek into the real world of science The top performers in the National Science Olympiad attended SAASTA's Youth Science Focus Week to explore the fascinating world of science. More

	Honeybush research as a career? Sweet! Research into this home-grown tea product piqued the interest of learners at the launch of this year's National Science Week. More				Quantum leap for Limpopo learner Ntsoko Mulaudzi's prize-winning essay gave him the opportunity to attend the International Summer School for Young Physicists in Canada. More				Opinion poll Do you think scientists are too optimistic in saying that volcanic eruptions on the planet Mars might have created zones that were temporarily favourable to life as we know it? Vote now!

	Winners compete for big prizes in national schools debates Nine provincial teams battled it out over who would win the grand prize of a four-day trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. More Biotechnology a hit at KZN Science Centre Young scientists conducted DNA extractions and learned more about the science behind cloning and crime scene investigations. More SAASTA Annual Highlights Report - get your copy now Find out how SAASTA has been planting the seed, nurturing young scientific minds and bearing fruit in the global scientific community in 2011/12. More Mozambique exhibition showcases scientific innovations The SAASTA stand at the Maputo exhibition drew large crowds, who were fascinated by the mobile planetarium on display. More

	Youth Symposium investigates sustainable energy Judges were faced with a daunting task ... to evaluate the presentations in which learners eloquently addressed biodiversity and sustainable energy methods. More

	Of knowledge, technology and social change ... At the annual SASA congress, SAASTA hosted a Critical Thinkers' Session aimed at taking the expertise of the participating specialists to a broader community. More				Definition of PHUN? A day in the life of a PROTON iThemba LABS invited families, students and professionals to experience the wonder of nuclear physics on an adventure trail through "A day in the life of a proton". More				Meet the Manager of SAASTA's Science Education Unit Moloko Matlala tells getSETgo about his work on the national school curriculum, his involvement with Dinaledi schools, and his interest in astronomy. More

	SAEON scientist draws on marine data to respond to tragedy Dr Wayne Goschen played a key role in identifying possible search areas for missing persons in Algoa Bay. More A momentous voyage of discovery SAEON collaborated with DEA to organise a marine science education project on board the SA Agulhas II when it docked in Port Elizabeth harbour. More New guide for marine biodiversity A long-term record of invertebrate species collected in the demersal trawl surveys will be of great value in gaining better knowledge of SA’s marine biodiversity. More Science supports a dream ... There was great excitement as the DST handed over eight mobile laboratories to assist educators and learners in conducting science experiments. More

	ZooClub wins gold at Eskom Expo It was a proud moment for the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa when ZooClub members won several awards, including a gold medal, at the regional finals of the Eskom Expo. More

	CARA Clinics hook anglers Catch-and-release programmes are vital for the protection of our valuable - but vulnerable - fish stocks and for influencing policy direction. More				Prof Skelton joins the Distinguished Old Rhodians The award recognises Old Rhodians who have enhanced the reputation of the university. More				Mars may have "oceans" of water inside Volcanoes flooded early Mars with water, meteorite study suggests. More

	Upcoming events Find out what exciting events are planned for the last quarter of 2012. More				It's a fact! A painkiller made from the venom of Africa's black mamba would be as strong as morphine but without the risks of other drugs, a new study says. More