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Monday 16 June 2025
The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation
Read more about The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservationFriday 13 June 2025
As Antarctic sea ice shrinks, iconic emperor penguins are in more peril than we thought
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New bus interchange opens to cater for growth in public transport users
A new upgraded bus interchange has officially opened to cater for growth in public transport users.
Science and Technology
Just add water for new wonder material
Walking on water and a liquid that can stop a bullet sound like the powers of comic book superheroes.
Health and Medicine
Design the packaging and branding for next-generation of condoms
An international competition is calling for packaging and branding ideas for future condoms.
Science and Technology
Pair honoured for their research into archaeological dating
Two leading scientists have been honoured for their research in the dating of archaeological deposits.
Health and Medicine
South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people
The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving many older people who traditionally depended on this support vulnerable. In rural households, young people often migrate to cities in search of employment. International emigration and the pandemic of HIV/AIDS have also taken their toll.
Health and Medicine
Search for biomarkers for depression could improve diagnosis and treatment
Study could lead to simpler diagnosis and more personalised treatments for depression.