Google Glass: Cool or creepy?

Google staged four discussions expounding on the finer points of its Glass wearable computer during this week's developer conference. comments (0)

Now the beauty of stem cells is only skin deep

A new stem cell technique could regrow organs that the body will not reject and is an important step towards a cure for diseases such as Alzheimer's. comments (0)

Hydrogen cars can help SA step on the gas

Focusing on hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle research could help South Africa achieve its target of harnessing 25% of the global market. comments (2)

SKA SA test telescope reveals binary star system

South Africa's test telescope reveals secrets of a binary star system and proves the country is able to deliver first-class scientific instruments. comments (2)

BBM is coming to iOS, Android

In a surprise move, BlackBerry is taking its popular chat service cross-platform, with iPhone and Android versions due out later this year. comments (4)

Print your own gun: The flip side of 3D printers

While 3D printers will enable us to create everything from keys to cars, they may also enable criminals to create their own guns and commit fraud. comments (0)

Samsung makes 5G breakthrough

Samsung has tested super-fast fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology that will eventually allow users to download an entire movie in one second. comments (6)

The people's fish: Coelacanth genes get sequenced

Lead paper author Dr Chris Amemiya speaks to M&G's Sarah Wild about the centuries-old coelacanth, which he has been studying for over 20 years. comments (2)

Hawking vs Turok: Betting on the origin of the universe

Ten years ago Stephen Hawking made a bet with the man in the office next door at Cambridge University: SA's Neil Turok, the son of ANC MP Ben Turok. comments (50)

Why the geeks will inherit the Earth

The Grugq, who is pale, balding, boyishly pudgy and was dressed in a black golf shirt and a zip-up black jersey, looked like he had just woken up. comments (2)