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Sport

Confirmed: Springbok star set for surgery

Today at 16:20 PM, via The South African

A talented young Springbok is set to undergo a shoulder operation that will likely lead to him missing the start of the Test season.

Education

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard

At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

Science/Tech

How Infrastructure, Skills And AI Are Shaping South Africa’s Digital Future

Today at 15:57 PM, via Tech Financials

President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst […]

Science/Tech

Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

Today at 15:31 PM, via The Guardian

Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba

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The confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.

The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three...

Science/Tech

‘Can I have some, please?’: has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?

Today at 15:00 PM, via The Guardian

Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections

The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.

On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly...

Motoring

South African Airways on thin ice

Today at 15:11 PM, via TopAuto

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Health

‘Adenomyosis ruined my life’

Today at 07:07 AM, via BBC News

Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.