October 2012
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Peek into the real world of science
Honeybush research as a career
Quantum leap for Limpopo learner
National schools debates
Biotech at KZN Science Centre
SAASTA Annual Highlights Report
Mozambique exhibition
Science supports a dream
SAASTA hosts Critical Thinkers' Session
SAEON scientist responds to tragedy
Meet SAASTA's Moloko Matlala
iThemba LABS advances knowledge
SA Agulhas II momentous voyage
New guide for marine biodiversity
Youth Symposium
ZooClub wins gold at Eskom Expo
CARA clinics hook anglers
Skelton a Distinguished Old Rhodian
Mars may have "oceans" of water
Upcoming events
It's a fact!


A peek into the real world of science

The top performers in the National Science Olympiad attended SAASTA's Youth Science Focus Week to explore the fascinating world of science. More

Honeybush research as a career? Sweet!

Research into this home-grown tea product piqued the interest of learners at the launch of this year's National Science Week. More

Quantum leap for Limpopo learner

Ntsoko Mulaudzi's prize-winning essay gave him the opportunity to attend the International Summer School for Young Physicists in Canada. More

Opinion poll

Do you think scientists are too optimistic in saying that volcanic eruptions on the planet Mars might have created zones that were temporarily favourable to life as we know it? Vote now!

Winners compete for big prizes in national schools debates

Nine provincial teams battled it out over who would win the grand prize of a four-day trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. More



Biotechnology a hit at KZN Science Centre

Young scientists conducted DNA extractions and learned more about the science behind cloning and crime scene investigations. More



SAASTA Annual Highlights Report - get your copy now

Find out how SAASTA has been planting the seed, nurturing young scientific minds and bearing fruit in the global scientific community in 2011/12. More



Mozambique exhibition showcases scientific innovations

The SAASTA stand at the Maputo exhibition drew large crowds, who were fascinated by the mobile planetarium on display. More


Youth Symposium investigates sustainable energy

Judges were faced with a daunting task ... to evaluate the presentations in which learners eloquently addressed biodiversity and sustainable energy methods. More

Of knowledge, technology and social change ...

At the annual SASA congress, SAASTA hosted a Critical Thinkers' Session aimed at taking the expertise of the participating specialists to a broader community. More

Definition of PHUN? A day in the life of a PROTON

iThemba LABS invited families, students and professionals to experience the wonder of nuclear physics on an adventure trail through "A day in the life of a proton". More

Meet the Manager of SAASTA's Science Education Unit

Moloko Matlala tells getSETgo about his work on the national school curriculum, his involvement with Dinaledi schools, and his interest in astronomy. More

SAEON scientist draws on marine data to respond to tragedy

Dr Wayne Goschen played a key role in identifying possible search areas for missing persons in Algoa Bay. More



A momentous voyage of discovery

SAEON collaborated with DEA to organise a marine science education project on board the SA Agulhas II when it docked in Port Elizabeth harbour. More



New guide for marine biodiversity

A long-term record of invertebrate species collected in the demersal trawl surveys will be of great value in gaining better knowledge of SA’s marine biodiversity. More



Science supports a dream ...

There was great excitement as the DST handed over eight mobile laboratories to assist educators and learners in conducting science experiments. More


ZooClub wins gold at Eskom Expo

It was a proud moment for the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa when ZooClub members won several awards, including a gold medal, at the regional finals of the Eskom Expo. More

CARA Clinics hook anglers

Catch-and-release programmes are vital for the protection of our valuable - but vulnerable - fish stocks and for influencing policy direction. More

Prof Skelton joins the Distinguished Old Rhodians

The award recognises Old Rhodians who have enhanced the reputation of the university. More

Mars may have "oceans" of water inside

Volcanoes flooded early Mars with water, meteorite study suggests. More

Upcoming events

Find out what exciting events are planned for the last quarter of 2012. More

It's a fact!

A painkiller made from the venom of Africa's black mamba would be as strong as morphine but without the risks of other drugs, a new study says. More