A new study released on Monday has shown that "fracking" can pollute drinking water, although it is uncertain the impact this has on human health.
The discovery by South African scientists of a 250-million-year-old fossilised embrace between two animals, has been hailed as a world first.
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the power of the mind. Sarah Wild reports.
Unless we invest in scientific research, we will continue to lag behind other developing economies.
South Africa has won an international student supercomputing competition, beating world leaders China and the United States.
Thousands of people have gathered at Airbus’s Toulouse campus to watch the first flight of the aircraft manufacturer’s A350.
The cost benefits of producing titanium locally are huge, particularly for the aerospace industry. Sarah Wild reports.
Proponents say it’s the only way to feed the world, but opponents claim genetically modified crops make people ill. Sarah Wild reports.
Scientific output and research and development are key to the department of science and technology’s 10-year innovation plan.
As the government drags its heels, the industry is taking steps to recover lost ground.