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*2003 Winner of the Highway Africa New Media award
* 2002 Winner of the
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Satellites, stem cells, sleep,
conservation, technology and more in this month's edition. Visit Jobs
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This Month's Features
Cloning,
stem cell research
 Reproductive and therapeutic cloning is not allowed in SA -
many things may change with new Health Bill. Keep informed.
Drought resistant plants
 Scientists
are researching ways of genetically improving crop plants' ability to
cope with drought. Enter the resurrection plants.
Eat your bugs...
 your
edible stink-bugs! Meet a bug which is a delicacy in southern Africa.
Harvesting, preparation and conservation.
Technology
African satellites in  space
Nigeria - third African country to 'enter' space as three
further satellites are launched for disaster monitoring.
865km 'green energy'  pipeline
Southern Africa set to go 'green' as Sasol Natural Gas project, piping
natural gas from Mozambique to SA nears completion.
Large telescope sets its sights
 SALT,
the largest single optical telescope in the southern hemisphere is
a technological triumph set to boost astronomy.
Health
 Fearful
of insects?
For some, insects real or imagined do more than just make your
skin crawl. Insight into entompohobia.
 Childhood mental disorders
World mental health day focuses on children and adolescents, up to 20%
of whom may have mental disorders. Ask the questions now.
Opinion
GMOs
and biosafety
'Developing countries must put in place biosafety systems based on the
precautionary principle,' negotiator says at Cartagena protocol.
Telecom
expands in 3rd world
Telecommunications - expansion and
challenges in the third world. Are investors ready?
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In this Issue
Rough night's sleep? Study shows melatonin helps alleviate violent
sleep disorder symptoms.
Tanzania: Tourist spots coelacanth "sundrying"
Zimbabwe: agricultural experts warn imported exotic seed varieties may
threaten biodiversity.
Sierra Leone - Lassa fever outbreaks in refugee camps. An acute viral
illness transmitted by rats.
Scientific society is under fire for barring rogue nations including
Sudan from publishing in its journals.
Scientists developing technology to replace metal and glass fibre in
cars with hemp.
Tanzania produces a long-lasting bednet to fight malaria.
A new use of wireless technology - a giant
leap for health care in Uganda
Education
Intel's mobile technology truck
launched. Hop on board to learn about technology.
Gaze at a star or perhaps even meet one! This
year's World Space Week.
Cyberkids: this month join Granny and the
rest as 'they travel up Africa'.
Competitions
SA science lens: enter the annual science photography competition.
Funding/Jobs
Calls for applications and
nominations.
Science jobs/ research posts in biological
sciences and more.
Science in Africa wins top African journalism award
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