The MeerKAT radio telescope under construction in South Africa’s Karoo region. Photo courtesy of Dr Fernando Camilo, Chief Scientist at SKA SA Mei 30, 2018 How the SKA telescope is boosting South Africa’s knowledge economy Nishana Bhogal, University of Cape Town The SKA global project could be a driver that contributes to South Africa’ economic growth.
Professor Lee Berger from the University of the Witwatersrand holding the skull of Homo Naledi. EPA/Shiraaz Mohamed November 25, 2015 Homo naledi may be two million years old (give or take) Francis Thackeray, University of the Witwatersrand The big question being asked is: where does Homo naledi fit in the evolutionary tree? Assessing the similarity or dissimilarity between fossil skulls has provided a possible clue to the answer.
The meaning of science has evolved over time but the goals remain the same. shutterstock Oktober 1, 2015 The weighty history and meaning behind the word ‘science’ John Butler-Adam, University of Pretoria Understanding the meaning of the word science has changed over time, but the goals to produce and share knowledge remains the same.