Physicists at Stevens Institute of Technology use a 350-year-old theorem that explains the workings of pendulums and planets to reveal new properties of light waves. Credit: Stevens Institute of Technology Since the 17th century, when Isaac Newton and Christiaan Huygens first debated the nature of light, scientists have been puzzling over whether light is best … Read More “Physicists use a 350-year-old theorem to reveal new properties of light waves” »
Solana has experienced notable growth in the DeFi, NFT, and Web3 markets since its inception in April 2019. Numerous projects are currently being developed on the Solana network, with more expected to emerge in the near future. According to information provided on Solana’s official website, the company’s main value proposition is offering low-cost transactions indefinitely. … Read More “Solana (SOL) Price Prediction: August-End 2023” »
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Science writers have the sort of relationship to science that automotive writers do to cars. Readers often hear a thumbs up! or down! about one trend, theory, or school of thought. But in the rush and press of news, we less often hear a philosophical reflection that goes beyond cliches like “Science is self-correcting.” But, … Read More “When Science Writers Say Things We Hardly Expected…” »
Food prices increased at the slowest pace in at least nine months as the cost of cooking oil plunged, Bloomberg’s Shisa Nyama Index shows, vindicating the central bank’s decision to leave its benchmark rate unchanged after overall inflation slowed. The cost of a basket of goods in the index, which has been compiled since November … Read More “Shisa Nyama Index shows SA food prices at nine-month low” »
Researchers at the University of Colorado have developed a new and efficient way to produce green hydrogen or green syngas, a precursor to liquid fuels. Green hydrogen is a versatile, storable, potentially zero-carbon fuel source that has been hailed as a solution for countries to reach their net zero targets. It produces just heat and … Read More “Cheaper green hydrogen production made possible with ‘thermochemical’ method” »
Production of raw earth bricks Senegalese company DNA is reintroducing the ancient raw earth construction method. Growing up in Senegal’s third-largest city, Thiès, situated some 70km east of Dakar, friends Mariama Djambony Badji and Papa Mafall Diop dreamed of becoming architects and of building houses. “From an early age, we were both fascinated by buildings … Read More “Embracing traditional building methods in modern construction” »
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By Chris Buchanan, Client Solutions Director, Dell Technologies South Africa Sports celebrate hard work, persistence, perseverance, and skill, while technology plays a pivotal role in elevating athletes beyond human limits through innovation and evolving sports engineering. This rings especially true in professional cycling, where split-second tactics, teamwork, technique, and speed decide victories. Dell Technologies proudly … Read More “Cycling into the Future: Technology’s Role in Achieving Optimal Results – IT News Africa” »
Credit: Queensland Museum Setting out with a goal to describe over 100 new species of Australian Wishbone spiders, Dr. Jeremy Wilson, alongside Queensland Museum Network arachnologist, Dr. Michael Rix have traveled thousands of kilometers in eastern Australia to collect 136 specimens over the last six months. The pair are preparing to describe up to 40 … Read More “New species of wishbone spiders uncovered in field work” »
