Rethink. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle: Green is the colour of conservation and a way of life we should all proactively adopt. We need to think green, act green and live green so that we protect our environment and its natural resources. And it all starts in our own backyards.	read
Making pictures from radio waves: Big things are happening in the little town of Carnarvon. The prospect that the world’s biggest radio telescope may be built there has created much excitement and lead to great educational developments at schools in the area.	read
Once I’ve caught it I need to put it back? Who would have thought that catching a fish and then releasing it would get you a prize in an angling competition? South African fisheries resources are under threat and in response to this an angling club has now implemented an angling competition of a different kind.	read
One explosive century: In 100 years we have come a long way with chemistry. With further research and developments what exciting developments await us in another 100 years time? Starting at the basics with acid and base tests, who knows what these young minds will create in their futures.	read
Three statements that can help you solve the most intricate puzzles: If it’s green or wriggles, it’s Biology. If it stinks, it’s Chemistry. If it doesn’t work, it’s Physics.	read
Grants awarded: Two science centres presented exciting biotechnology workshops to learners.	read
An epithelial cell left behind can solve an entire crime: Evidence is more often than not the deciding factor as to whether a criminal is found guilty or innocent. The first people on the scene of a crime need to keep everything exactly as they found it, not touch anything and make sure no one tampers with evidence. There is now training available that can educate you on doing just this.	read
Out with the old and in with the new: Stimulating young minds and sparking an interest in science and biotechnology can be achieved with the correct resources. These resources need to be carefully designed to achieve the best results and benefit the learners.	read
Learners can find everything they need to take them to another world, in their library: Stars, asteroids, limitless skies, black holes, planets – learners have enthusiastically given the thumbs up to more information on astronomy and what it has to offer them.	read
Journalists encouraged to pursue science stories with passion: Where do I start with my research? What is the angle of the story? How do I make this relevant to the public? What if I have to wait months to meet with an expert for information? Journalists have many questions like this. Persevere with passion is the advice Eric Hand gave them.	read