How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons: iThemba LABS provides support for research and training to all universities. iThemba LABSMatter is all around us. As human beings, we’re made of it. Matter is the “stuff” that makes up the physical world as we know it; a collection of atoms made up of particles called protons, electrons and neutrons. Part … [Read more...] about How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons | The Conversation
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Young Biotech Researchers, Green Innovators Invited to Enter Blue Sky Awards
Young Biotech Researchers, Green Innovators Invited to Enter Blue Sky Awards: Blue Sky logo Photo: ICFPA JOHANNESBURG, JULY 12, 2018 – With the world’s attention focused on finding greener solutions and cleaner technologies, opportunity is ripe for young wood and paper scientists and engineers in the forest product and paper sectors to step up to the challenge. The … [Read more...] about Young Biotech Researchers, Green Innovators Invited to Enter Blue Sky Awards
UJ researchers find exotic micro-mineral compounds in Hypatia stone
UJ researchers find exotic micro-mineral compounds in Hypatia stone: UJ researchers make interesting discovery in Hypatia stone Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have found exotic micro-mineral compounds in the ‘Hypatia’ stone that are not known to occur on Earth, elsewhere in the solar system or in known meteorites or comets. Professor Jan Kramers and Dr … [Read more...] about UJ researchers find exotic micro-mineral compounds in Hypatia stone
Money woes force South Africa to revisit how it rewards researchers | The Conversation
Money woes force South Africa to revisit how it rewards researchers: The National Research Foundation doesn’t have enough money for the growing number of researchers who qualify for "incentive" funding. ShutterstockIt’s been 30 years since South Africa first introduced a rating system to incentivise the country’s academics and scientists. This system was built on the … [Read more...] about Money woes force South Africa to revisit how it rewards researchers | The Conversation
SA News: South African researchers to discuss spatial multiplexing at OSA Laser Congress
South African researchers to discuss spatial multiplexing at OSA Laser Congress: The Optical Society (OSA) says that researchers from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa will present their research into the development of spatial multiplexing technology at the upcoming OSA Laser Congress. The team will discuss an approach ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South African researchers to discuss spatial multiplexing at OSA Laser Congress
