Science, summer and all things London The four top learners in this year’s National Science Olympiad won an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the London International Youth Science Forum. More

	Advancing science and technology across Africa In a continent where SET has the potential to leapfrog the many challenges we face, people need to know how SET can improve their lives. More				Using your camera to communicate science The SA Science Lens competition is open to scientists, science communicators and science enthusiasts. The competition closes on 12 December 2013. More				Opinion poll Should viral pathogens be engineered to be more deadly than they are … to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic?

	SAASTA reports on how it is touching lives Join SAASTA on a journey of discovery in their Highlights Report for 2012/2013. Get your copy now. More Celebrating 75 years of coelacanth research Read about the surprising discovery of a second coelacanth species in the third article in this fascinating series. More Limpopo learners take top honours in national debates competition The winning team bowled over the audience with their brilliant arguments to win the grand prize. More SAASTA wins 2nd place for best "wow" show at Sasol Techno X The diverse applications of maths, science and technology captivated the imaginations of the learners. More

	Free State school wins 2013 national astronomy quiz A team from Unicom Primary School in the Free State won the “Currie Cup of Astronomy” when they beat nine other teams in the 2013 National Astronomy Quiz. More

	National Science Week opens up a future brimming with possibilities Take a peek at the exciting science programmes that were on offer throughout the country. More				Meet multiple award-winning scientist, Professor Tebello Nyokong Professor Nyokong, who recently won the NRF’s Lifetime Achievement Award, is widely regarded as a continental icon. More				My journey with SAEON Thembelihle Mlokoti reports on her vast range of experiences as an intern at the South African Environmental Observation Network. More

	Science worth knowing ... During the iThemba LABS Open Day, themed “A day in the life of a PROTON”, visitors were taken on a fantastic journey from the perspective of a PROTON. More

	How do we protect the threatened Cape griffon vulture? ZooClub members informed aviators and other interested people about the findings of their research during International Vulture Awareness Day. More Zookies lead the youth to commit to the fight against rhino poaching On behalf of the youth of South Africa, ZooClub chair Ofentse Litsele called on Government to consider the youth’s six-point plan to ensure the survival of the rhino. More SAEON symposium showcases learner research projects The symposium provides a platform for learners to present what they have learnt while participating in SAEON’s Education Outreach programme. More

	In the news Scientists discover how cheetahs adapt their hunting techniques depending on the prey they’re after; and did you know that some amazing scientific inventions were made by accident. More				Upcoming events Find out what lies ahead on the science advancement calendar. More				It's a fact! Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to it. More