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Can the Olifants River still be saved?

It has now become imperative for communities in the upper and lower catchment of the Olifants River to come together to help with the improvement, conservation…

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CSIR takes the fight against Aids and TB to another level

The South African government commitment to fight against the scourge of AIDS and TB received a massive unprecedented boost with the unveiling of state-of- the…

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CSIR transport expert elected president of international forum

Paul Nordengen was elected President of the International Forum for Road Transport Technology (IFRTT) at a meeting held in mid-March in Melbourne,…

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CSIR chief researcher receives award for paper

Dr Phil Paige-Green, engineering geologist and a Fellow at CSIR Built Environment, became the recipient of the ABA Brink Award in March for a paper …

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Quest science magazine launches interactive website

The popular science magazine Quest is launching an interactive website to make science more accessible and exciting for learners. It will be demonstrated using…

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Driving sustainable logistics unlocks economic growth for SA

(Released jointly by the CSIR and IMPERIAL Logistics, in partnership with Stellenbosch University) The value that logistics adds to the South African economy,…

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CSIR perfects laser cladding

Researchers at the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) have demonstrated a world-first laser cladding system that offers a permanent solution…

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Tackling dryland agriculture and salinisation in the Berg River catchment

Field investigations and hydrological modelling of dryland agriculture in the Berg Rivers catchment are yielding new insight into the origin of salts and the…

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