Should wildlife parks be fenced?

The Conversation|Published

Fencing the wild: Impacts on animals, people, and landscapes

AI fruit dramas take over TikTok

The Conversation|Published

Unethical brain rot: why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?

D. C. can’t outrun its steakhouse reputation

The Washington Post|Published

Washington, D. C.: Still a steakhouse town—or more than that?

Is living a frictionless life harming your brain?

Washington Post|Published

In an era dominated by convenience, the case for cognitive engagement is stronger than ever. Discover how adopting friction-maxxing could not only enhance your brain ...

The rising odds of a super El Niño could spell record-breaking global temperatures

Washington Post|Published

As scientists predict the arrival of a potent super El Niño, the world braces for record-breaking global temperatures and extreme weather patterns. Will communities ...

Democratic hopefuls turn against Israel ahead of 2028 primaries

Washington Post|Published

As 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls navigate their campaigns, many are vocalising criticism of Israel, signalling a significant shift in party attitudes towards ...

Durban’s ambition for 2030

Opinion|Published

The Safety and security challenges facing Durban’s aspiration to emerge as Africa’s most liveable city by 2030

Confectionery waste shows promise for renewable bioenergy production

Staff Reporter|Published

In a world grappling with waste management challenges, a UCT doctoral study reveals that confectionery waste could be the key to generating renewable bioenergy, ...

Leading the charge on abandoned mines: Dr Khodani Matshusa’s mission for geoconservation

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how Dr Khodani Matshusa is transforming South Africa’s abandoned mining sites into sustainable opportunities for communities and the environment, paving ...

Become a CROW guardian and help save lives

Staff Reporter|Published

The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) has launched a Guardian Programme to help support its work

Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?

The Conversation|Published

Study examines whether plagiarism rates are truly climbing because of AI

Ants now the target of wildlife smugglers

The Conversation|Published

Illegal trade expands beyond big game to insects and ants

Gemini gets new safety features

AFP|Published

Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's suicide

EU wants more online chat control to combat child abuse

AFP|Published

EU warns urgent to patch legal gap on online child sex abuse

Streaming channel for pets launched in China

AFP|Published

Special TV channel for man's best friend in China

Customers scale back on fish and chips amid fuel costs

AFP|Published

Fuel surge doubles fisherman’s costs, threatening Britain’s fish and chips trade

They lost a limb, but found each other

The Washington Post|Published

Three-legged dog and cat inseparable at hospital are adopted together

South Africa enacts landmark Public Service Amendment Act, redefining governance

Staff Reporter|Published

In a groundbreaking shift for governance in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Public Service Amendment Act 2025, reshaping the nation’s public administration. ...

Madlanga Commission faces digital denialism in fight against corruption

Jacob Tseko Mofokeng|Published

As the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues to unveil a murky world of corruption, a new legal defence strategy — digital denialism — emerges, posing unprecedented ...