Space exploration increasingly relies on small satellites, particularly nanosatellites like CubeSats, to carry out various missions. As the number of CubeSats launched continues to grow, the demand for technologies that …
Marketing is a cornerstone of business success. Its aim is straightforward: to generate revenue by promoting, selling, and distributing products or services to the right audience. Beyond attracting new customers, …
An electric motorcycle built entirely in Africa and running only on solar energy set off on Sunday, 29 September 2024, from Nairobi on a journey to Stellenbosch. This trip showcases …
A collaborative effort between academia, government, and industry partners has resulted in South Africa’s first conversion of a 65-seater diesel bus into an electric one. This marks an important step …
A research team from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, along with international partners, has won the 2023 Van Duzer Prize Award at the Applied Superconductivity Conference held …
Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), is a devastating disease that threatens banana production worldwide. This soilborne pathogen is prevalent in nearly all banana-growing …
Wearable technology continues to evolve, offering innovative ways to monitor fitness and performance. One exciting development is the measurement of kinetic power, commonly used in cycling but less explored in …
The legacy of renowned space scientist and Stellenbosch University alumnus Dr. Japie van Zyl lives on with the launch of Hydrosat’s VanZyl-1 satellite aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-11 mission. Van Zyl, a …
Whales use various unique sound signals for communication, echolocation, and social activities. These sounds are gathered using passive acoustic monitoring (PAM). Scientists have developed automated methods to analyse PAM data …
Imagine if we could detect when a cell is under stress or determine the health of its mitochondria. This capability would be especially valuable in the context of neurodegenerative diseases …
