Cape Town residents say that there has been an increase in religious ceremonies in Table Mountain National Park, which is damaging to the environment and poses fire risks.

Event planner Frank Thoya lost his income and started selling shark meat to survive. But then he decided to target malnutrition in kids instead – and orders are streaming in for his tasty, nutrient-packed biscuits.

To keep mosquitoes at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents actually work?

Despite facing eight years in prison at 26 for anti-apartheid smuggling, Rob Martin Adam’s unwavering dedication to social justice, coupled with his leadership in the scientific community, serves as an inspiring example to the younger generation.

A new study, based on a small sample of hospitals, shows the commonly recorded species behind snakebites over more than a decade.

German authorities confirmed the country’s first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in nearly 40 years on Friday, in a herd of water buffalo on the outskirts of Berlin.

What would be a flag-ship project for the Indian conglomerate will now start its EIA process afresh for the fourth time.

Climate change fuelled natural disasters that caused $320 billion in losses last year, German reinsurance giant Munich Re said.

Two non-profits have launched a legal application against government’s decision allowing Eskom to deviate from basic air pollution standards for eight of its power stations.

Balcony solar is taking off as Germany seeks to switch to renewables.

SA’s top young scientists captivated the audience at the 9th BRICS Young Scientists Forum. Mfanelo Ndlela’s Smart Water Management System caused a stir, shining hope on the future of SA’s water infrastructure.

In the space of just a month, Wall Street’s biggest banks have quit what had been one of the most popular clubs inside global finance.

A doctoral student’s backyard discovery has turned into a scientific breakthrough – the newly discovered dung beetle, named after the Egyptian goddess Hathor, is protected by aggressive ants.

Electric vehicles could solve a number of problems but have been slow to take off in Africa. Its biggest economy, South Africa, had only about 1 000 electric vehicles by 2022, say MJ Booysen and Joubert Van Eeden.

Climate events have hit 22 million South Africans since 1980 and caused R113 billion in damage. Experts suggest using upgraded building materials and reliable weather indicators could mitigate the effects, but this could come with a hefty price tag.

Sometimes researchers might gloss over problems with their findings as long as they feel that the overall message will lead to good outcomes for society. This often has unintended consequences. The bungled health warning over black plastic spatulas was a case in point, says Faye Flam.

After spending 20 years at Eskom, Mandy Rambharos became the CEO of Verra, one of the world’s largest carbon registries. Rambharos sat down with News24 about her career in sustainability.

Some of the findings this year could make us healthier, while others expand the outer limits of our knowledge of the universe.

The quantity and complexity of commercial wildlife trade laws has grown globally over the past century. A new study examines wildlife trade laws in 11 countries and finds that a country’s Global Biodiversity Index does not correlate with the extent of its legislation that addresses the trade in wildlife. The authors spoke with The Conversation Africa about their South Africa-specific findings.

Recent natural disasters in SA demonstrate the magnitude of the climate crisis and therefore the urgent need to intensify efforts to fight climate change, says Nozipho Bhengu.

Stakeholders in the renewables sector send a consistent message: they are ready to invest in SA. But they need clear and consistent policy, rules that align with market realities, and efficient approval processes, says Samantha Graham-Maré.