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Installation by Nathaniel Stern at the FADA gallery, University of Johannesburg

Art meets science at UJ exhibition

The exhibition highlights the relationship between humans and their ecosystem, and offers a glimpse into a possible future

New research has shown that parasites can influence uninfected members of their host’s community.

Mind control for little monsters

We’ve just learned that brain-hijacking parasites can bend even uninfected bystanders to their will

Feedback was extracted from the results of people doing puzzles on a smartphone app – The Great Brain Experiment.

Taking fewer risks with age is biologically determined

Study with gaming app shows that older people are less attracted by big rewards, and will take less risks to get them.

Previously scientists had shown that chameleons are also able to change their colour with the migration of melanin in and out of cells

Sex and rivalry make green chameleons blush

Chameleons can actively change the spacing between their tiny floating nanocrystals.

The woman, who became a medical student this year after passing an exam at a different university, said she hopes her suit will encourage fairer admissions. (AFP)

Tiny mouse-steps on the path to new organs

Scientists make a living and working organ from cells reprogrammed outside the body.

The Greater Mekong is one of the world’s richest and most biodiverse regions — but it is under threat.

Discovery of new species born to die

Amazing previously undocumented creatures found in the Greater Mekong area are under threat because of uncontrolled human expansion.

Expedition leads scientists to ‘lost world’

Scientists have made a "discovery of a lifetime" in Australia after uncovering three new vertebrate species isolated for millions of years.

UWC celebrates science excellence

Bankrupt only a decade ago, the University of the Western Cape is now a research leader.