South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field welcomed its first group of students under the National ...

What is the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)? The SKA will be the world’s largest radio telescope when it comes online in the coming decade. It will consist of thousands of dishes and antennas spread out ...

History is often taught as if astronomy followed a single European arc—from Greek philosophy to Renaissance telescopes to modern science—while Africa appears absent or myth-bound. This series, “When ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When the sun dips below the horizon in South Africa, the Namibian ...

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Papers from the Ghana Eclipse Conference held March 27-31, 2006 in Cape Coast, Ghana. Chasing the shadow of the moon: The 2006 Ghana Eclipse Conference / Jarita C. Holbrook -- The use of ethnographic ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

Science Engagement Astronomer, South African Astronomical Observatory, South African Astronomical Observatory Recent decades have seen remarkable growth in astronomy on the African continent. Africa ...

Patricia Ann Whitelock receives research funding from the National Research Foundation and the University of Cape Town.. Daniel Cunnama receives funding from the National Research Foundation. He works ...