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February 2001, Issue  2
 

 

 

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This Month's Features


The first recorded reference to wine was 6000BC. Now 8000 years later, we are still enjoying the fruits of the vine. Read how African scientists are taking wine technology into the new millenium. 


Douglas Long with Jess the leopard. Enter here for full article.It is sleek, powerful and magestic, a little shy and very elusive. It is also dying out. The Cape Leopard-find out about this man's dream and his battle to realise a Leopard Sanctuary in the Baviaanskloof.


mosquito at workWhile scientists seek the answers to solving Africa's battle against malaria, a Zimbabwean pharmacist focuses the spotlight on the problems pharmacists face in implementing protective measures.

 


Enter here for article on how to make your inventions payAs new technology develops in Africa, scientists are left facing many questions on patenting, copyrighting and protecting their intellectual property.  Showing us how to get down to business, this article is a must for any scientist in Africa. 

 


 

 

Articles in this Issue


Perils of Pseudoscience: Dr Makgoba warns on the dangers of pseudoscience in the battle against HIV/AIDS.  


New research suggests that breast may be best in preventing the transmission of HIV. 

on a policy of providing free formula: does it make sense?


This Valentine's Day: What will you be doing? Find out who will be star-gazing and why.


Find out who you should also be thanking for your mouthful of food: Pollinators, a conservation priority.


Still not convinced of the value of our insect population? Let a forensic entomologist explain how the little bugs can solve a mystery.   


Who is Lewis Wolpert? What does he have to say? Scoop this year's Sasol Scifest right here. 


The Sodwana Bay Coelacanths. Get the in-depth information, photos and find out what the experts next move will be.


Following much feedback, we take a short sharp bite at the Genetically Modified Foods Debate. 

 

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