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African Science Communication Conference 4 - 7 December
2006
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*2003 World Summit Award recognition
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Winner of the NSTF Award for Science
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This Month's Features
 When
galaxies collide
Astronomers discover that placid Andromeda was involved in
a violent head-on collision 200 million years ago.
Bee basics for swarming season
 A
buzz fills the air, and a cloud of bees moves into your home. How do
you solve the problem? Get informed with some bee basics.
African reach for the stars
 South
Africa short-listed as the site to host SKA, a giant
next-generation radio telescope being developed.
Environment
DNA detectives track illegal trade
 New
study says detection of illegal trade in the Cape Parrot and Blue
Crane can be solved by DNA detection.
Citrus goes organic
 Biotechnology,
citrus growers work with mother nature to fight pests
producing pesticide-free oranges.
Fuel cells may be an answer
 Fuel
Cells may be the answer but what is the question? Are we doing enough
to incorporate alternative energy sources?
Insight & Opinion
Golf course? Ask for an EIA
As environmental impact assessments come under fire in
South Africa, authors call for clearer communication from
scientists.
Women in science in Burkina Faso
A two-week summer programme aimed at encouraging girls to pursue
male-dominated science curriculums.
Winner of the Highway Africa
New Media award
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In this Issue
Talking or acting out your dreams may be predictor for dementia
Study detects brain-related changes in those affected.
Discovery of bacteria deep in African goldmine raises potential
for life on Mars
Scientists explain why some lions have manes and others not as well as
why there is so much variability.
Scientists identify new giant lobster species found off
Madagascar.
Scientists discovery of insect-specific enzyme could be used as a
target for a new insecticide that would not affect humans and animals.
Astronomers have discovered two new
planets outside our solar system, both extremely close to their stars and
thus among the hottest ever found.
Education
South African students suss out our solar system
October is Astronomy Month in South Africa. Find out which events are planned near
you.
Book reviews
Review: How to Collect and Preserve Insects and Arachnids
Review: South African textbook for basic
and applied microbiology
Review: A Guide to the Termites of Southern Africa.
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