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Biology

Art meets science at UJ exhibition
Friday
/ 14 August 2023

Art meets science at UJ exhibition

The exhibition highlights the relationship between humans and their ecosystem, and offers a glimpse into a possible future

By Lesego Chepape
Mind control for little monsters
Article
/ 29 June 2018

Mind control for little monsters

We’ve just learned that brain-hijacking parasites can bend even uninfected bystanders to their will

By Matthew Du Plessis
Taking fewer risks with age is biologically determined
Article
/ 6 June 2016

Taking fewer risks with age is biologically determined

Study with gaming app shows that older people are less attracted by big rewards, and will take less risks to get them.

By Sipho Kings
Sex and rivalry make green chameleons blush
Article
/ 13 March 2015

Sex and rivalry make green chameleons blush

Chameleons can actively change the spacing between their tiny floating nanocrystals.

By Staff Reporter
Tiny mouse-steps on the path to new organs
Article
/ 3 September 2014

Tiny mouse-steps on the path to new organs

Scientists make a living and working organ from cells reprogrammed outside the body.

By Sarah Wild
Discovery of new species born to die
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Discovery of new species born to die

Amazing previously undocumented creatures found in the Greater Mekong area are under threat because of uncontrolled human expansion.

By Damian Carrington
Expedition leads scientists to ‘lost world’
Article
/ 28 October 2013

Expedition leads scientists to ‘lost world’

Scientists have made a "discovery of a lifetime" in Australia after uncovering three new vertebrate species isolated for millions of years.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 March 2012

UWC celebrates science excellence

Bankrupt only a decade ago, the University of the Western Cape is now a research leader.

By Victoria John

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