Nobel Prize in Physics 2026: Halzen wins for IceCube work
Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 for the IceCube neutrino observatory.
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Moderna mRNA cancer vaccine wave starts with melanoma
Moderna and Merck just kicked off the mRNA cancer vaccine wave with a melanoma trial win, and lung, bladder and kidney results are next.
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OpenAI model helps diagnose 18 rare disease cases
OpenAI's rare disease model helped doctors confirm 18 previously unsolved childhood diagnoses in a study published on 18 June 2026.
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Daraxonrasib doubles survival in pancreatic cancer trial
Daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival in a Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial, with results presented at ASCO 2026 on Sunday, showing 13.2 months vs 6.6 months.
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SpaceX confirms May 19 launch date for Starship V3, the most powerful version of the rocket yet
SpaceX has confirmed a May 19 launch date for Starship V3, Flight 12, featuring new Raptor 3 engines targeting over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
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Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peaks this week and here is how South Africans can watch it
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on 22 April 2026. South Africans in dark-sky areas can look north before dawn to catch the world's oldest meteor shower.
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Artemis II crew breaks 56-year distance record in landmark lunar flyby
NASA's Artemis II crew broke the 56-year-old Apollo distance record on 6 April 2026, reaching 252,756 miles from Earth on a landmark lunar flyby mission.
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Artemis II launch: What is happening now, who is flying and how to watch NASA’s Moon mission
NASA is moving closer to the Artemis II launch as engineers test the rocket and spacecraft that will carry astronauts on a historic journey around the Moon.
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NEO home robot: The world’s first humanoid helper and when it’ll be available in South Africa
The California-based tech company 1X has launched the NEO home robot, which it calls the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid assistant capable of learning household chores and adapting to its owner’s lifestyle.
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3I/ATLAS: Comet the size of Manhattan has scientists concerned – Here’s why
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, and NASA says this encounter will alter the Manhattan-sized object in several ways as it continues its journey through our solar system.
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First supermoon of 2025 to brighten the night skies this October
The first supermoon of 2025 — known as the harvest full moon — will rise in early October, appearing brighter and closer to Earth than any moon so far this year.
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Scientists make breakthrough discovery on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Scientists using Cassini data have found all the necessary ingredients for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, strengthening hopes it could host habitable conditions.
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New study warns a ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032
A new study warns asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
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James Webb Telescope captures largest star-forming cloud in the Milky Way
The James Webb Telescope has captured new images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, revealing glowing stars, thick gas, and cosmic dust.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
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2025 Blood Moon lunar eclipse in pictures
Sky gazers around the world captured striking images of the Blood Moon on Sunday, as the rare lunar eclipse painted the moon red for more than an hour.
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Venus and Jupiter set for a celestial ‘kiss’ in a conjunction: Here’s what it means
On Tuesday, the Venus Jupiter conjunction will see the two brightest planets in the night sky appear side by side, creating a rare viewing opportunity with astrological meaning for certain zodiac signs.
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Skywatching in August 2025: Important celestial events to look out for this month
August 2025 offers exciting skywatching moments including a close meetup between Venus and Jupiter, the Perseid meteor shower, and clear views of the Dumbbell Nebula.
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X1.1-class solar flare causes radio blackouts in Western Pacific
An X1.1-class solar flare erupted from the Sun on Sunday, causing radio blackouts over the western Pacific.
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SA, Tanzania research funders sign landmark MoU to deepen bilateral scientific cooperation
According to the NRF, this new MoU establishes a strategic framework for enhanced cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, including the social sciences and humanities.
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New light therapy offers hope for Parkinson’s patients struggling with memory and mood
A clinical trial has found that near-infrared light therapy could help improve memory and mood in people living with Parkinson’s disease.
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ALA shows promise in reducing diabetes risk in schizophrenia patients on antipsychotics
A new study found that alpha-lipoic acid may help reduce diabetes risk in people with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotic medications.
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New survey explores what people in South Africa expect of publicly visible scientists – why it matters
Some scientists have become publicly visible, regularly appearing in the media. Some have become media stars. There are even a few scientific celebrities.
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AI-controlled fighter jets may be closer than we think — and would change the face of warfare
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Indicators of alien life may have been found – astrophysicist explains what the new research means
A new research paper in the Astrophysical Journal suggests that Cambridge scientists have managed to find this type of emission with a certainty of 99.7% from a planet called K2-18b, 124 light years away.
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Researchers use modern genetics to rebirth the dire wolf
Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have brought back the dire wolf using ancient DNA and modern genetic technology.
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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Time and date, significance, where to view it in South Africa
South Africa will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, 14 March 2025, with the blood moon visible in select areas before moonset—here’s everything you need to know.
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NASA makes new projections on chances of astroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth
While concerns about an Earth impact have been ruled out, NASA scientists have noted a small possibility—currently estimated at 1.7%—that asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact the Moon on 22 December 2032.