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Mars Rover Detects Never-Before-Seen Organic Compounds In New Experiment

Wednesday at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified a diverse set of organic molecules on Mars, including a nitrogen-bearing compound similar in structure to DNA precursors. The finding strengthens the case that ancient organic material can survive in the Martian subsurface, though it does not prove past life because the compounds could also come from geology or meteorites. Phys.org reports: The study was...

Capitec ramps up AI, smart ID rollout

Wednesday at 12:27 PM, via ITWeb

The bank marks 25 years with strong earnings growth, AI investment, smart ID rollout and expanding digital services for 26 million clients.

Eskom Promises No Loadshedding This Winter – Grid Stable

Wednesday at 11:56 AM, via Tech Financials

Eskom enters the 2026 winter season with a resilient power system, projecting a winter period of continued energy stability from 1 April to 31 August 2026. This positive outlook follows the successful conclusion of the summer period, during which the national grid operated with ongoing sustained reliability. With the Generation Recovery Plan firmly embedded in […]

Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’

Wednesday at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

Macaques have learned to eat soil to avert gut irritation caused by salty and sugary snacks, researchers believe

Troops of monkeys living on the Rock of Gibraltar have learned to eat soil in what scientists believe is an effort to settle their stomachs after all the junk food they receive – and sometimes steal – from crowds of tourists.

Researchers spotted the intentional mud eating, known as...

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