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Making plant fibres flame-retardant might make them fly.

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There is renewed interest in natural materials, as recyclability and environmental safety become more important in manufacturing and consumables.
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Satellites can help save the environment

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In 10 years, Thohoyandou in Limpopo has become unrecognisable.
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The fundamental ties that bind also confuse the world’s chemists

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It seems chemists are always out to make life harder for matric students and science undergraduates.
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Meatless Mondays might be harmful in SA

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Is skipping out on a meaty meal to save the environment doing more harm than good?
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‘Insect farming’ a possible industry for rural communities

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For some southern African communities, stinkbugs are a culinary delicacy.
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Understanding trees, light and grass helps to manage bush encroachment

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Bush encroachment poses major challenges for animals and other species.
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The sleeping pill that wakes up damaged brains

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?Between our love for contact sports and our shocking road traffic injury figures, South Africans are at the troubling end of head trauma statistics.
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Is life at its heart a quantum problem?

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Can quantum biology help us to understand what distinguishes a bunch of molecules from a living organism?
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The climate behind human evolution

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Investigating past climate change and its human impact.
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Unique local genetic problem needs a unique local solution

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a muscle-wasting disease that causes paralysis, is one of the most common genetic causes of infant death in the world.
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Astrophysical jets in distant galaxy could teach us physics

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At present, technology can only aid us to see so much, but that could change soon.
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Comrades in arms with gum trees

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Defense mechanisms of plants and trees ensures their survival.
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A new ready-to-eat twist on old grains

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A typical day for women in resource-poor communities such as the Sekhukhune district in Limpopo is far from easy.
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‘Glow in the dark’ quinine could help kill malaria parasite

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For centuries it was the treatment of choice against malaria until new drugs with fewer side effects came along.
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Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

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An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic
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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

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Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan
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Disrupt the corrupt

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Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen
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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

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Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife
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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

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The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest
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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

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'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'
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Secure your business from cyber threats

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