A 3D rendering of Ga-Mohana Hill in South Africa, a sacred and important heritage site.
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One criticism of current 3D models of archaeological sites is that they are presented devoid of human traces and history.
A digital composite of a meteor shower speeding towards Earth.
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Meteorites are usually discovered by someone who notices an unusual rock while out walking.
Residents of rural areas depend on social interactions to give directions.
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While many people rely on written signage to find their way around, oral language plays a significant role in giving directions in rural areas.
Climatic drivers over the past 80 years have resulted in flowering season starting in late winter instead of spring.
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The progressively earlier flowering places the daisies at greater risk of failed flowering seasons. This would be a blow to biodiversity and tourism.
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Eggs can remain in the soil for several years with the embryos waiting to receive sufficient moisture to complete development. This results in synchronised hatching when there’s sufficient rain.
You are what you eat – and so’s your festive lamb, in terms of flavour.
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Lamb and mutton meat from parts of South Africa have a unique taste, which, according to science, depends on what the animal eats.