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SA Medical Research Council conducts groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in humans

Today at 12:06 PM, via SAnews

SA Medical Research Council conducts groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in humans

The first participant in the BRILLIANT 011 first-in-human clinical trial for the HIV vaccine has been enrolled at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) site at the Groote Schuur Hospital.

The groundbreaking trial is being conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), together with the...

Business

Another national disaster for South Africa

Today at 12:27 PM, via BusinessTech

Floods to the east and droughts to the west as South Africa classifies yet another national disaster, calling for all organs of state to take action.

Education

Greenwich and Kent announce merger to become UK’s first ‘super-university’

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their names

The universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.

The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the...

Science/Tech

Crypto Investors Go Wild On X For Remittix 300% Bonus Offer

Today at 13:11 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto market is drawing fresh attention as an early‑stage digital asset sparks activity across social platforms. On X, traders and crypto investors are discussing Remittix (RTX), its expanding ecosystem and the 300% bonus available via email that has triggered a surge in interest.  Market observers are noting intensified on‑chain activity and growing sentiment around […]

Science/Tech

Billionaire Johann Ruport responds to Epstein Files

Today at 13:00 PM, via MyBroadband

A prominent banker in the Rothschild family kept her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein hidden. Emails talking about Johann Rupert behind his back reveal how candid and friendly her relationship was with Epstein.

Science/Tech

Billionaire Johann Rupert responds to Epstein Files

Today at 13:00 PM, via MyBroadband

A prominent banker in the Rothschild family kept her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein hidden. Emails talking about Johann Rupert behind his back reveal how candid and friendly her relationship was with Epstein.

Science/Tech

AMD Hints the Next-Gen Xbox Console Could Launch Next Year

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Speaking during an earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Lisa Su stated that its development of Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox SoC is “progressing well to support a launch in 2027.” While the comment doesn’t outright confirm the next Xbox will release next year, it indicates that the Microsoft could be ready to launch soon.

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