Scientists have announced the discovery of an early hominid species, Ardipithecus ramidus, which may put to rest the long-held notion that human beings descend from chimpanzees.
In the 2 October i...
The International Council for Science (ICSU) is holding its 29th general assembly in Maputo in October. This will be the first time that the international research and advisory body holds its general...
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has opened an international research laboratory in Cape Town. The facility, located at the University of Cape Town, will have...