Giant telescope project gets serious
Scientists from around the world met in Perth last month to launch the €22-million preparatory phase of the biggest project ever undertaken in radio astronomy, the international Square Kilometre Array. South Africa and Australia are the two countries shortlisted for hosting the massive radio telescope.
SA, EU discuss science initiatives
South African will host a European Union delegation in Pretoria on Tuesday to discuss targeted initiatives in science and technology.
Biotech centre to combat diseases
The Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research, the first of its kind in South Africa, has opened at the University of Cape Town's medical campus, giving local researchers a powerful new tool for combating a variety of diseases.
SA research network now online
Second landline operator Neotel and its partners have launched the first four sites of South Africa's own national research network, giving tertiary and research institutions access to high bandwidth in a bid to reshape research and education networking in the country.
State's IT standards lauded
The Mark Shuttleworth Foundation has praised the South African government for applying information technology standards that promote interoperability among public sector computer systems, as well as for its moves toward open source software.
CSIR, Airbus research 'eco' planes
South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has entered into a year-long partnership with commercial aircraft maker Airbus to conduct research that could contribute to the next generation of environmentally friendly jetliners.
More stories ...
Select from:
