Tweeting for science Tweeting is a highly disciplined process that requires a balance of mystery, provocation, insight, humour and the rigorous application of the protocols of responsible social media usage, says Media Coordinator Daryl Ilbury. More

	Debates competition winners jet off to New York One of the most extraordinary experiences in their exciting programme was the Science Genius project, which uses hip hop as an art form to educate learners about science topics. More				Volunteer gains experience of a lifetime in Antarctica When the opportunity to go to Antarctica arose, DST/NRF volunteer Max Bhula jumped at the chance to visit the continent of ice - the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth. More				Opinion poll Do you think career days and career guidance at schools in general provide learners with enough information to make this important decision about their future?

	Matatiele learners take their winning project to Beijing The high incidence of lightning in their region prompted two Eastern Cape learners to look for a way to harness charges in the atmosphere. The result: A low cost, sustainable power station! More SAASTA takes on Bloodhound project to inspire SA's youth Breaking the world land speed record is not the main goal of the Bloodhound SSC project. The key objective is inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. More National Science Olympiad celebrates 50th anniversary SAASTA marked this milestone by launching a book at the award ceremony held in honour of Southern Africa's top young science performers for 2014. More Science Centre World Summit 2014 heralds the start of a new era By signing the landmark Mechelen Declaration, delegates from science centres all over the world committed themselves to concrete action - to ensure a positive global impact More

	Mobile lab boosts science and maths at Cofimvaba schools A mobile science lab that can convert ordinary classrooms into well-equipped laboratories in a matter of minutes, is now assisting learners to improve their performance in maths and science. More

	Big plans for the science of the very small Science centre practitioners were trained to conduct nanotechnology workshops aimed at promoting understanding of this newly emerging field of science. More				Science centre volunteers scale dizzy heights Seven volunteers were trained to scale a rather unusual climbing wall by the head of the Eastern Cape Mountain Club's rescue team, Rob MacGeoghegan. More				Film Festival showcases student research project The Buzz for Food, an eco film featuring Tlou Masehela's research project on SA's two indigenous honeybee species, was screened at the Cape Town Eco Film Festival. More

	Meet science development champion Azwinndini Muronga From humble beginnings in a rural village in the Vhembe District, a life-long love of learning was born. Today Azwinndini is the acknowledged voice of science in rural and disadvantaged areas. More

	Connecting fish, rivers and people SAIAB's World Fish Migration Day presentation highlighted the ecological and social importance of migratory marine fish species, and how they are threatened by human activities. More Blind astronomer inspires learners to reach for the stars For many, star gazing and astronomy are activities to be enjoyed by sighted people. Not so, believes Dr Wanda Diaz-Merced, an astronomer from Puerto Rico. More Taking astronomy to the corners of SA A science centre in northern KZN became a hub of astronomy outreach activities when staff members from SAAO facilitated educator workshops and stargazing events. More Introducing young investigators to cutting-edge physics In International masterclasses learners work elbow-to-elbow with scientists to study a form of matter which existed shortly after the Big Bang. More

	In the news A question currently intriguing researchers is whether there might be life on one of Saturn's moons. Read more about that, as well as a virus that may give insight into lion life. More				Upcoming events Don't miss out on these exciting science advancement programmes on the SAASTA calendar. More				It's a fact! Is it possible that a hearing screening test can be so quick and easy to do that even a toddler can perform it? More