Grant Jacobs • Nov 26, 2021 •
There’s a lot of news about a new variant originally reported in southern Africa. Early signs have prompted calls for immediate precautionary blocks on travel from the region to restrict its spread. The WHO has called an emergency conference on this variant. Here’s a round-up of what we know so far. If you’re in a hurry, and want to know … Read More
Peter Griffin • Oct 11, 2012 •
This is the first in a series of science-related posts based on my recent trip through parts of South Africa and Swaziland. Follow up posts will look at rhino poaching, Swaziland’s AIDS crisis, the sustainability of game parks, the geology of the Drakensbergs and South Africa’s Square Kilometer Array project. Check out my photos from South Africa here. Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Oct 14, 2010 •
Greetings, all! Ah, the R62. The world's longest wine route (and most beautiful road), in the gorgeous Klein Karoo Before explaining the subject of this post further, I thought I’d explain that my absence hasn’t been due to my deciding no longer to pen sciencey things, but can instead be put down to the fact … Read More