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Star swallows planet in first glimpse of Earth’s probable end
The star, which is similar to the sun, engulfed the planet over a period of around 100 days
Rebuilding the SA economy more sustainably – and for greater impact
Covid-19 has devastated the economy, but it has also opened a window of opportunity for businesses
Threads of life: We have an opportunity to restore vital ecosystems
As the world celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity, we should commit to ensuring the natural world has what it needs to survive
Outlaws in space: Are Mars colonies illegal?
The only known planet inhabited exclusively by robots, Mars may become the only other planet in our solar system colonised by humans.
Namib may offer secret to life on Mars
Extremophiles that thrive in the desert’s heat could help in the search for extraterrestrial life forms.
Set the controls for the heart of Jupiter
A Nasa satellite was hoisted aboard an Atlas 5 rocket on Wednesday in preparation for launch on a mission to the heart of Jupiter