How an historic heart transplant created a celebrity scientist 50 years ago: Dr Chris Barnard remains the only South African scientist who ever achieved global celebrity status. Heart of Cape Town Museum South Africa’s Chris Barnard stands out in medical history as the heart surgeon who became a global household name after transplanting the first human heart on 3 December 1967. … [Read more...] about How an historic heart transplant created a celebrity scientist 50 years ago | The Conversation
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A scientist with a fascinating story? Some tips on how to make it soar | The Conversation
A scientist with a fascinating story? Some tips on how to make it soar: With the right skills, scientists can draw journalists like bees to honey. ShutterstockIt’s hard to pin down what makes one press release, statement or event more newsworthy than the next. Journalists use differing sets of news values to decide whether they’re interested in a specific story and must then … [Read more...] about A scientist with a fascinating story? Some tips on how to make it soar | The Conversation
Young South African Scientist Recognised at the 19th Edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Awards
APO News from Africa: Young South African Scientist Recognised at the 19th Edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Awards: Last night, the 19th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (www.ForWomenInScience.com) Awards International Rising Talent gala dinner took place in Paris. Dr Stephanie Fanucchi was one of 15 young female … [Read more...] about Young South African Scientist Recognised at the 19th Edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Awards
