Bio & Health Tech

South Africa reports its first case of COVID-19 coronavirus

It’s official. South Africa has just logged its first COVID-19 coronavirus case in Kwazulu-Natal. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry of health confirmed…

What coronavirus info is Africa searching for? Google sheds some light

Africa is taking to Google to find out more about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, that has now affected more than 90 000 people across…

Pollution in China decreased after coronavirus quarantines were implemented

As deadly as the recent coronavirus outbreak has been for China, it has — ironically — also made the country more healthy. According to…

Two South Africans test positive for coronavirus in Japan – health ministry

Two South Africans who were working aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, the country’s health ministry confirmed. In a…

‘Caronavirus’? Donald Trump misspells coronavirus then claims it’s just media hype

Donald Trump is well known for inventing words, but his latest creation is a little more serious. In a tweet on Wednesday challenging his…

Coronavirus outbreak news: follow these 25+ Twitter accounts for updates

Fresh, detailed and accurate information is difficult to come by, especially during virus outbreaks. The current Coronavirus outbreak (currently called 2019-nCoV) is no exception….

Tracking the coronavirus outbreak? Look no further than this detailed dashboard

Tracking and visualising the growing number of coronavirus (aka 2019-nCoV or, more recently COVID-19) cases online is a tough task. While Twitter’s an excellent…

CRISPR cures mice of blood deficiency through gene editing

One of the world’s most powerful genome-editing tools CRISPR is beginning to show just how efficient it can be. Researchers from the Perelman School…

Future HIV tests might use a USB flash drive-like device

Scientists at the Imperial College London and DNA Electronics have created a device which could help to save lives of HIV suffers. The device, which…

Researchers use drones to find worrying news in ocean

A research vessel tasked with studying the ocean’s surface, has successfully used drones and other autonomous vehicles to discover new dangers to human and…

New smart tattoo measures your blood alcohol levels

Good news, party animals. Scientists at the University of California have created a way for you to monitor your blood alcohol levels without a breathalyser. The…

Strawberry is most toxic vaping flavour, study finds

Scientists at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute have proven that there’s more harm in vaping (or smoking ecigarettes) than consumers might think, and subsequently…

Ever heard of DNA robots controlled by thought?

A research paper published in the scientific journal Plos One, titled Thought-Controlled Nanoscale Robots in a Living Host, has garnered a lot of attention this week. Israeli computer…

De-extinction: Revive & Restore aims to resurrect lost animals

Revive & Restore is a scientific project that not only aims to protect endangered animals from extinction, but is also actively trying to resurrect…

Arizona State University finds a way to control drones using brainwaves

The brain is a complex processing unit which contains approximately 200-billion neutrons. These neutrons fire thousands of electrical signals per second. As complex as the…

Did you know? These 10 human body parts can be replaced

Medical science and bio technology has given second chances to so many lives, especially in the form of prostheses. Gone are the days where your…

CRISPR could help scientists rewrite human DNA, develop perfect ‘being’

“Human beings are fairly close to being perfect,” correct? After all, there’s plenty to lay claim to that. We’ve developed flight without biological wings,…

11 South African channels make it into 2022 YouTube Black Voices Creator Class

When is Disney+ coming to South Africa? Company confirms launch

Five trends that predict the future of manufacturing

[Opinion] Five steps to protect your business from payment fraud

CompariSure raises R15M in Pre-Series A round lead by local VC firms

The HUAWEI nova Y9a launches in South Africa: new upgraded quad camera system, bigger display and larger storage

South Africans invited to compete in game jam versus Finnish teams

New premium soundbar from LG delivers next-level audio for today’s at-home lifestyle [Sponsored]

Audi brings electric vehicle fast-charging to South Africa

Road test: Toyota’s GR Yaris hot hatch

The 2022 new Ford Ranger is a bakkie for the future