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CSIR and SANSA join forces to support industrial development in space science

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) will continue to work together in fostering…

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Modernising mining through partnerships and transformation

Mining is a critical industry for South Africa as the country works towards the achievement of the National Development Plan (NDP), which aims to eliminate…

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Smart Trucks: Cost reduction all-round while maintaining competitive advantage

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has commissioned five more Performance-Based Standards (PBS) trucks (Smart Trucks) to AB InBev, as…

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CSIR female researchers at the forefront of improving health care in SA

Currently, most patients who are diagnosed with diabetes in South Africa have to prick their fingers three times a day to check their sugar levels. This method…

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Women in science, technology and innovation honoured

The Department of Science and Technology rolled out the red carpet for women achievers in science, technology and innovation at a gala dinner in Limpopo on…

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Government launches research chairs focused on waste management

Government has launched South Africa's first ever research chairs on waste management, aimed at transforming the sector while contributing to the country's…

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CSIR scientist becomes South Africa’s rising star

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) senior scientist and advanced material testing lab manager, Georges Mturi, is South Africa’s rising star…

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CSIR and Gold Yard partner to scale up industrial development in Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Gold Yard International Exchange Service (Gold Yard), an organisation representing various…

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CSIR develops cutting-edge technologies to improve safety in mines

Rock-falls are the top safety issue in mines. The inaccessibility of some areas underground makes it difficult and dangerous for inspections to take place…

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CSIR scientists contribute to major assessment on forests-water-climate-people link

More than seven billion humans share this planet with approximately three trillion trees, and both need water. With increasing water scarcity challenges…

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CSIR-designed LiDAR mobile system to monitor air quality in uMhlathuze Municipality

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has designed and constructed a mobile light detection and ranging (LiDAR) lab that will be operating…

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WEF founder encourages business, government and civil society to embrace fourth Industrial Revolution

The founder and chief executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prof Klaus Schwab, has stressed the importance for government, civil society and…

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South African student team takes third place at supercomputing competition in Germany

The South African supercomputing team that participated in the International Student Cluster Competition in Frankfurt, Germany, scooped third prize. The team…

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CSIR releases a scientific report on the Knysna-Elandskraal fire

Strong bergwind conditions coupled with very dry vegetation most probably resulted in the flare-up of a lightning-induced smouldering fire on the morning of 7…

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Students represent SA at supercomputing competition in Germany

Six South African students will be looking to win bragging rights in an annual global supercomputer competition in Germany. The undergraduate students from the…

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Protect your personal information on social media - warns CSIR cybersecurity experts

South Africans are sharing too much of their personal information on social media, allowing cybercriminals to exploit them for their personal gain.…

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