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COVID 19

Local scientists claim breakthrough that could help find Covid-19 vaccine

As South African enters the 12th day of the nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19, local researchers have claimed progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The scientists — from the National…

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The females from this species of oil-collecting bees in South Africa (Rediviva longimanus) have disproportionately long legs with dense hairs on the feet. They use the front legs to collect oil from the equally long spurs of the snapdragon flower (Diascia whiteheadii). Picture ANTON PAUW
DISCOVERY

Evolution boffins buzzing over bee discovery

By Dave Chambers Scientists have discovered why a South African bee species grew extraordinarily long legs. Research at Stellenbosch University has found that oil-collecting Rediviva bees‚ first described in 1984‚ evolved legs of up to…

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BOTANIST

Experts warned about fires

Scientists urged action eight years ago on alien vegetation threat to Garden Route A group of scientists led by eminent NMMU botanist Professor Richard Cowling warned nearly a decade ago that the uncontrolled spread of alien vegetation…

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