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How severe is the drought? Is the Western Cape’s current drought an extreme, super-rare event, or is it something that could be expected to occur every now and then? 31 Aug 2017
Secret life of the dodo revealed Scientists are piecing together clues about the life of the dodo, hundreds of years after the flightless bird was driven to extinction. 31 Aug 2017 Republished
Honour for innovative, multifaceted linguist Professor Ana Deumert recently received the Humboldt Research Award for her work in linguistics, described by her international peers as prolific, innovative and cross-cutting. 29 Aug 2017
How hunger affects the mental health of pregnant mothers The mental health of pregnant women can be affected by a range of factors, including partner violence and unemployment. But one of the key drivers that adversely affects a pregnant woman’s mental health is food insecurity. 21 Aug 2017
Think tank tackles myth of green mining Is green mining a myth? Is there a sustainable future for the sector? These questions absorbed participants at a recent one-day interactive workshop at UCT. 18 Aug 2017
Why Africa needs a science synthesis centre to tackle complex problems Scientific research often requires sophisticated equipment like radio telescopes or laboratories. This infrastructure is essential for scientific discovery.  16 Aug 2017
New shrimp species has unique association with octopus Three new shrimp species have been discovered off Miller’s Point, False Bay – one living with a rare hermit crab and another cohabiting with an octopus. 15 Aug 2017
UCT opens world’s first centre to tackle African fungal infection-related deaths The world’s first international research centre for tackling fungal infections officially opened, in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, at UCT last week. 15 Aug 2017
Understanding South African media through a global lens What values should guide the South African media? How can the media best serve all of society? Herman Wasserman has dedicated his career to understanding – and answering – questions such as these. 15 Aug 2017
Crime-busting maggots: how insects can be the key to unlocking murder cases UCT's Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is working with the police to ensure that evidence from insects makes it to the courts. 15 Aug 2017
Killers for hire: corrupted law enforcement nourishes assassins in SA Communities in South Africa, traumatised by relentless gang violence, rape, murder and general criminality, know that the so-called underworld exists in full view of the upperworld, as academic, researcher and author Mark Shaw has revealed in his new book Hitmen for Hire – Exposing South Africa’s Underworld.  14 Aug 2017
Targeting tobacco harm in Africa and Asia Professor Corné van Walbeek is the principal investigator for South Africa in a new multinational research project to reduce tobacco-related harm in Africa and Asia. 14 Aug 2017
Antarctic researchers break the ice Members of the multidisciplinary UCT Sea Ice Research Team braved harsh winter conditions to successfully launch the Antarctic Marginal Ice Zone Pilot Project. 11 Aug 2017
Honours for UCT marine sciences trio Three UCT marine scientists were honoured at SANCOR’s recent triennial awards ceremony at the Southern African Marine Science Symposium in Port Elizabeth. 10 Aug 2017
Why South African shouldn't turn to the IMF for help The view that South Africa should look towards the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be rescued from the unfolding economic meltdown seems to be growing by the day. 10 Aug 2017
What's driving Cape Town’s water insecurity, and what can be done about it In pre-colonial times the Khoisan called Cape Town, //Hui !Gaeb , the place “where clouds gather” and Camissa “the place of sweet waters”. The future of the city will be shaped by water as it was in the past. But far more attention will need to be paid to the drivers and early warning signs. 10 Aug 2017 Republished
Keep taking the tablets: three reasons to stay the full antibiotics course A recent commentary published in the British Medical Journal reignited the debate on whether patients should stop antibiotics when they feel better rather than following instructions to finish the course. So why all the fuss? And is it safe to stop early? 08 Aug 2017
Launch of medical mycology unit The new GBP600 000 AFGrica Unit in Medical Mycology will be launched on 11 August at the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, where it will be based. 07 Aug 2017
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