Established in 1991, the Ig Nobels are a good-natured parody of the Nobel Prizes; they honor "achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think." The unapologetically campy awards ...

Increasing tree species diversity is often regarded as a way to make forests more resilient to climate change. However, a new ...

The filmmaker and professor shares how his childhood in Chad inspired an acclaimed documentary 'Guardian of the Well' and a ...

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has long dazzled scientists with its icy plumes that spew water and mysterious organic molecules into space, fueling hopes of a habitable ocean beneath. But new experiments ...

Italian researchers studied how the ingredients of the traditional Roman dish cacio e pepe emulsify into a creamy sauce, ...

Scientists warn warming permafrost is a tipping point: alpine sinks weaken, Arctic plants thrive, and methane and nitrous oxide climb.

Have you ever tried to ferment alfalfa sprouts? Well, I have and here are the results of my lacto fermented alfalfa sprouts experiment plus taste test! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre ...

When it comes to hydroponic gardening, there are actually quite a few houseplants to experiment with. These are the ...

Learners from schools around the Western Cape enjoyed a week of interactive science learning at UCT’s Science Week.

People are losing their jobs over social media posts about the shooting. Do we really want to turn employers into content ...

New research shows nanoplastics can cross plant defenses and reach edible radish tissues, raising fresh food safety questions beyond washing and peeling.

"For three continuous months, the state has faced heavy rains, cloudbursts and landslides, causing major tragedies. So far, 419 people have lost their lives, 236 in rain-related incidents and 183 in ...