South Africa has joined the race to find the very first stars, but radio signals keep getting in the way.
Researchers say they have found a virus in the bodies of dead zebras that holds the key to treating those infected with anthrax.
Research proves that adolescents could benefit from later starting times at high school.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with SA institutions to develop new medicines and vaccines for HIV, TB and malaria.
Revolutionary technology is being tested to tap the unmineable coal seams at the Majuba power station in Mpumalanga.
Trained or not, humans are still better than the best machines at processing complex data.
Science Minister Derek Hanekom has launched a road map on how to develop South Africa’s natural biological resources into commercial products.
A new study has found that inflated praise does children with low self-esteem more harm than good.
Science fiction can’t beat reality, now that we’re growing brains in vats, isolating zombie DNA and trying to re-enact Jurassic Park.
Independent head Iqbal Survé has assured staff of their journalistic freedom, despite rumours that he axed Alide Dasnois over an editorial decision.