Digital Story Collection

#CSIR75: An energy living lab – The Upper Blinkwater Minigrid

A model for rural electrification: The Upper Blinkwater minigrid – An energy living lab

CSIR supports national COVID-19 response with locally developed ventilator

#NSW2021 - Making it possible through science

Converting food waste into high-value materials

CSIR experts in advanced agriculture and food research have partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to create a solution that maximises the value of waste created at fresh fruit markets across the country.

Research shows storms drive outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean

CSIR scientists from the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory and a team of international scientists have published research findings on how storms drive the outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean.

From data to meaningful decisions

The fourth industrial revolution has ushered in an era in which predictions and modelling will add even more value to data. CSIR statisticians and data scientists are using data to create prediction tools that assist stakeholders in their decision-making.

Turning a smartphone into a medical diagnostic tool

The CSIR biophotonics group has developed technology that converts a smartphone into a spectrometer to detect illnesses in bodily fluid samples such as urine, saliva and blood.

Climate change mitigation: Coastal vulnerability mapping strengthens the hand of SA’s decision-makers

The CSIR, together with Stellenbosch University and Nelson Mandela University, has documented activities and vulnerabilities along the SA coast. The geospatial layers and maps developed can be used by government to manage the potential risks and assets of SA’s coastal areas.

New diagnostic technology to detect viral diseases affecting aquaculture in Africa

CSIR researchers are collaborating with their counterparts in other African countries to validate novel diagnostic assays developed at the CSIR to detect viral diseases affecting African aquaculture. Freshwater fish farming has become increasingly important in Africa because it is an affordable and sustainable source of animal protein.

The game-changing potential of genome engineering in Africa | Janine Scholefield | TEDxJohannesburg

Novel polymer composite packaging solution to prolong shelf-life of food

30% of food losses or wastage is linked to inadequate packaging solutions in South Africa. The CSIR is developing a packaging solution that features nanocomposite technology which has the potential to extend the shelf-life of spices, nuts and wine.

Introducing smart farming solutions to assist emerging farmers

The CSIR, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation and the Agricultural Research Council, is developing a precision agriculture information system that uses drones and other transformative technologies to support farmers with near real time information to enhance decision making on the farm.

CSIR mining Competency Based Training

This video showcases the specialised training the CSIR has offered the mining industry for several years at its Kloppersbos testing and training facility. It further introduces the new Competency-Based training capabilities which promote superior training methodologies underpinned by Virtual Reality technology.

Phycoremediation for Climate Change Adaptation

The video offers an overview of the African Development Bank project, which explored the feasibility of implementing phycoremediation technology as an adaptation measure for climate change vulnerability in rural waste stabilization pond systems across SADC countries.

CSIR innovation for smart ports

The CSIR is assisting the maritime sector to operate safe and efficient ports. The team collects data for decision-making by port authorities, conducts physical modelling to optimise marine structures and undertakes numerical modelling for port layout and ship simulation. Researchers also undertake studies to contribute to environmentally sustainable ports.

Reinventing the Future of Mining Together

This video focuses on the work the CSIR has embarked on in navigating towards implementing its innovation strategy and repositioning itself as the research, development, and innovation partner of choice for the mining industry. It further punts how the CSIR intends to continually develop niche capabilities and fit-for-purpose solutions for the sector.