Crocodiles can have extra growth cycles in a year – why this matters for estimating the age of dinosaurs Growth marks in bones indicate the age of some animals. But a new study leaves researchers questioning this method for dinosaurs.

Scientists can estimate an animal’s age by counting growth marks in its bones—rather like reading tree rings. 🦴

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India has launched its most advanced Made-in-India supercomputer at IIT Madras, marking a major leap in the nation’s high-performance computing power. The new system will support next-generation research in artificial intelligence, climate modeling, materials science, drug discovery, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Built under India’s push for indigenous supercomputing, the facility reduces dependence on foreign tech, boosts academic–industry collaboration, and accelerates cutting-edge innovation. With world-class compute at home, Indian researchers and startups can solve complex problems faster—powering breakthroughs that impact healthcare, energy, mobility, and national security.

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Morocco: ancient fossils shed light on a key period in human evolution The discovery points to a long evolutionary history in north Africa, much earlier than modern Homo sapiens.

🦴 Fossils from a Moroccan cave may rewrite our understanding of human origins, suggesting a much earlier evolutionary history in north Africa.

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Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

Coffee wilt disease has devastated farms and cost over $1 billion, reshaping the global supply from Uganda to your morning cup. ☕

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Digital monitoring is growing in South Africa’s public service – regulation needs to catch up Digital tools need better ethics, otherwise they will further entrench inequality.

South Africa’s public sector is turning to digital dashboards for real-time updates on services, aiming for better accountability and efficiency. 💻

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Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary’s notes tell the story Long ago, people identified fossils in their environment and explained them within their own cultural framework. This was early citizen science.

Lesotho’s people recognised and explained fossils long before missionaries arrived. Western “discovery” stories miss this deeper history. 🦴

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A giant star is changing before our eyes and astronomers are watching in real time The WOH G64 star looked to be accelerating to its end of life. But now astronomers are not sure that’s the case.

Astronomers are surprised as red supergiant WOH G64 grows dimmer and warmer, hinting its final stages may be unpredictable.

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Fossil hunters find a new dinosaur track site on South Africa’s coast – the youngest so far Dinosaur tracks from the Cretaceous period have been found in South Africa for only the second time.

Dinosaur tracks from the Cretaceous period have been found in South Africa for only the second time.

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Life in fossil bones: what we can learn from tiny traces of ancient blood chemicals A new way of analysing fossils has revealed more about animals and environments of ancient times, when humans were evolving.

A new way of analysing fossils has revealed more about animals and environments of ancient times, when humans were evolving.

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2030: A Blueprint for Humanity’s Exponential Leap explores the technological revolution ahead, offering a roadmap to navigate the complexities of tomorrow.

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Early humans relied on simple stone tools for 300,000 years in a changing east African landscape The age of the oldest known Oldowan stone tools from east Turkana has been pushed back by 700,000 years.

Early humans shaped stone tools with purpose, marking a major leap in evolution and the origins of technology.

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South Africa’s addressing system is still not in place: a clear vision is needed Addresses are essential to society, governance and the economy in a modern world.

In South Africa, a simple address means more than directions—it’s vital for banking, voting, and essential services. 🏠

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Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in hunting The discovery that small stone arrow tips were treated with plant poison 60,000 years ago means that ancient African hunters were capable of complex thinking.

Stone arrow tips from South Africa show humans used poison for hunting 60,000 years ago, far earlier than thought.

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Online romance scams: who Nigeria and Ghana’s fraudsters are, how they operate, and why they do it Romance fraud is a popular crime in Ghana and Nigeria.

💔 Online romance scams are on the rise—cybercriminals target hopeful hearts, with losses now topping billions worldwide. Stay sharp, Australia. 🕵️‍♂️

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Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why Internet shutdown affects millions of Africans more and more often and are most prominent during elections or protests.

🔒 Internet shutdowns in Africa—193 in just eight years—highlight a rising trend of digital control across the continent.

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Food waste in South Africa is dumped in landfills - study weighs up healthier and more sustainable options In South Africa, landfill practices impose a huge burden on the economy, environment and communities.

🍎 Millions of tonnes of food wasted yearly in South Africa could be turned into value, easing both hunger and environmental harm. 🌏

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Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary’s notes tell the story Long ago, people identified fossils in their environment and explained them within their own cultural framework. This was early citizen science.

🦴 New research shows Lesotho locals understood fossils long before missionaries arrived, challenging old stories of “discovery”. 📚

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Becoming human in southern Africa: what ancient hunter-gatherer genomes reveal Studying ancient genes can tell us more about the evolution of humans’ anatomy, behaviour and thinking.

🧬 New DNA research reveals southern Africa’s hunter-gatherers were among the earliest modern humans, tracing ancestry back 300,000 years.

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Fossil hunters find tracks of animals from about 3 million years ago – a first in South Africa These tracksites appear to contain the first recorded Pliocene vertebrate tracks described from southern Africa.

South Africa’s coast holds over 350 ancient animal tracksites, revealing Ice Age secrets in stone. 🦶

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Machines whisper before they scream: we built an AI model that predicts expensive problems Predictive maintenance has massive potential for keeping machines running smoothly.

Most industries fix things after they break. But predictive maintenance uses data to spot problems early, keeping everything running smoothly. 🛠️

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Africa’s longest-running grassland research project offers up a wealth of knowledge Decades of experimentation revealed slow ecological processes and long-term interactions that have international scientific value.

Grasslands shape South Africa’s future. Decades of research at Ukulinga Farm guide sustainable farming and protect vital ecosystems. 🌱

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The AI Scientists Are Here (And They're Rewriting Everything) What if the next Einstein, Curie, or Da Vinci isn't a person at all? What if the greatest scientific minds of our generation are being built, not born? The revolution is already here, and it’s moving faster than you can imagine. Welcome to The Eureka Engine, the podcast that takes you to the front lines of the new scientific revolution—one powered entirely by artificial intelligence. We're not talking about AI as a simple tool; we're talking about the dawn of the autonomous AI scientist. These are digital minds that can do it all: form a hypothesis, conduct experiments, and make world-changing discoveries while we sleep. Join us as we uncover the jaw-dropping breakthroughs that were impossible just a few years ago. We'll show you how AI is deciphering burnt ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, discovering antibiotics for humanity's worst superbugs, and uncovering lost cities and geoglyphs in the desert. We'll dive into how systems like AlphaFold solved the grand challenge of protein structures and how Google's GNoME discovered thousands of new materials in record time. This is the story of how AI is fundamentally reshaping chemistry, physics, medicine, and our very understanding of the universe. If you want to witness the single greatest acceleration of human knowledge in history, you've come to the right place. Follow us now and plug into the new age of discovery.

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Who speaks for the dead? Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research Ethical guidelines for ancient DNA need to protect past, present and future generations.

Ethical guidelines for ancient DNA need to protect past, present and future generations.

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South Africa’s flagship telescope at 20: an eye on the sky and on the community This year, on 10 November, it is World Science Day for Peace and Development. SALT has had considerable social benefits for the community in Sutherland.

SALT marks 20 years unlocking the universe’s secrets from the southern hemisphere—fueling new discoveries and inspiring future astronomers. ✨

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Access to water has a long racial history in Durban: I followed the story in the city’s archives Colonial era records reveal the intersection of race and access to water in South Africa’s history.

eThekwini’s water woes flow from history—floods, leaky pipes, and quick fixes still shape Durban’s daily life. 🚰

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