Forever Changing the Treescape of Cities – The 400-Year-Old History of Oaks May Be Coming to an End
The nearly 400-year-old history of oaks in South Africa may be coming to an end, forever changing the treescape of towns and cities such as…
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Marine Mystery: Why Are Great White Sharks Disappearing in South Africa?
Recent study questions the idea of a steady movement of white shark populations toward the east along South Africa’s shores. A team of marine biologists,…
Ice, Ice, Maybe? Water Shatters Expectations at -70 °C
A crystalline substance with nanoscale channels was discovered to release water at temperatures as low as -70°C, potentially revolutionizing materials designed for atmospheric water extraction…
Overload of Inflammatory Molecules “Trapped” in Micro Blood Clots May Cause Long COVID Symptoms
First evidence of inflammatory micro clots in blood of individuals suffering from Long COVID: This may be the cause of some of the lingering symptoms…
Hundreds of Cape Fur Seals Entangled in Fishing Lines and Nets Every Year – Causing Horrific Injuries and Painful Deaths
High number of affected animals were pups and juveniles, which were mainly entangled around the neck by fishing line. Fishing line and nets are having…
Meet the “Extinct Species” That Was Just Rediscovered After 200 Years
Extinct species rediscovered in Winterhoek mountains, South Africa, after 200 years. Last seen in 1804, psoralea cataracta was rediscovered by Brian du Preez, a Ph.D….
Antarctic Ecosystems Threatened by Invasive Alien Species and Climate Change
According to the first-ever continent-wide risk assessment, climate change and the increasing number of visitors are putting the Antarctic ecosystems at risk. The research team…