Explained: Why Tiger Bone Wine Threatens African Lions With Extinction
Asian demand for tiger bone wine now threatens African lions.
Great white sharks vanished from the Cape Town Coast. Orcas aren't the only reason.
New research shows orcas may not be to blame for drop in South Africa's great white shark population.
The Extinction Crisis Inside South Africa's Traditional Medicine Trade
South Africa's traditional healers are traveling further than ever to gather medicinal plants.
Why Do 80% of Africa's Species Survive Outside Parks? And Why Are the Communities Protecting Them Still Fighting for Their Land?
The future of conservation depends on the people who've lived alongside nature for generations.
Indigenous Monitors Stopped Millions of Dollars in Illegal Timber Using Free Apps — And How You Could Join The Fight This Week
Communities across Africa are using free satellite monitoring tools to fight illegal logging—and winning.
How AI Processes Satellite Images to Track Wetland Loss Across 131 Million African Hectares
Digital Earth Africa's free AI and satellite tools help four African countries track wetland loss using 30 years of data. Learn how the monitoring workflow works and why it matters for conservation.
New Study Shows Africa's Forests Now Emit More Carbon Than They Capture
New satellite research shows Africa's forests shifted from absorbing 439M tonnes of biomass annually to losing 106M tonnes per year after 2010, threatening climate goals.
Beyond the Lab: How South African Research is Transforming Communities
South Africa is strengthening the connection between scientific research and community needs.
NRF-iThemba LABS and Nuclear Research in South Africa: All You Need To Know
At iThemba LABS in Cape Town, scientists are probing the fundamental mysteries of matter.
Interview with Dr. Fulufhelo Nelwamondo CEO of the National Research Foundation
How can we rejuvenate South African industries? By leveraging science for growth and competitiveness.
Stellenbosch University Pioneers African Genomics Research, Transforming Rare Disease Diagnosis
Stellenbosch University (SU) is spearheading a genomic revolution that promises to transform healthcare across the African continent. The university's Rare Disease Genomics research group, led by Professor Shahida Moosa, recently participated in the landmark TRANSLATE NAMSE study, published in Nature Genetics. This international collaboration, involving researchers from 16 German university hospitals and SU, successfully diagnosed 499 patients and identified 34 new genetic diseases, potentially revolutionizing genome diagnostics for rare disease patients globally.
Prof Alfred Ngowi
Exploring opportunities in South African research and innovation.