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Could nature itself hold the solution to climate change?

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Technological interventions face huge financial or practical challenges, but there is another way

In 2019, my scientific research was nearly brought to an early end when my team and I published the bombastic statement that natural forest restoration was the “best climate change solution” available in a paper for the peer-reviewed journal Science.

I remember a colleague from the World Wildlife...

South Africa’s semigration lie

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

While the Western Cape is often seen as the nation’s semigration hotspot, Gauteng’s economic strength continues to attract young workers.

The hill I will die on: If Hollywood blockbusters must dabble in science, can’t they get the small stuff right? | Helen Pilcher

Today at 12:30 PM, via The Guardian

Project Hail Mary, Jurassic Park: from dino-mosquitoes to a spaceship’s roar, pointless mistakes on the scientific details make me wince

On the advice of my teenage son, I recently went to the cinema to see Project Hail Mary. The film has science in it. I am a science writer and so he was convinced I would like it.

Imagine my surprise partway through, however, when I found myself seething so...

IN PICTURES: The 2026 Cannes Film Festival: Moments from the Croisette

Today at 12:13 PM, via Daily Maverick

The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ran from 12 to 23 May 2026, bringing filmmakers, actors and industry figures to the French Riviera for cinema’s most closely watched showcase. South Korean director Park Chan-wook chaired the main competition jury, while Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu claimed a second Palme d’Or for Fjord.

Makhoye on what lessons he learnt after Orbit were relegated

Today at 12:06 PM, via SowetanLIVE

After Orbit College were relegated from the Betway Premiership after one season, coach Pogiso Makhoye said there are many lessons they took as they prepare for life in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Western Cape pushes ahead with recovery efforts following severe weather

Today at 12:02 PM, via SAnews

Western Cape pushes ahead with recovery efforts following severe weather

Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following severe weather incidents that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity supply and affected hundreds of roads across the province.

The recent weather events have officially been classified as disasters,...

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