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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 
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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 
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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 
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In this paper, Christopher Hull (Energy and Power Group, University of Oxford), Jacques Wust (M.Eng student, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University) and Professors Thinus Booysen (Department of 
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Facial recognition technology is becoming more widespread and impactful. It’s being used in many areas, from managing crowds at events to gathering data for marketing. This revolutionary technology relies on 
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Stellenbosch University graduates Lizé Steyn and De Wet Denkema, both from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, have been crowned champions of this year’s FNB South Africa DataQuest competition. 
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South Africa’s fondness for fire is not limited to barbecuing. During the winter months, many Saffers will heat their homes and braai using indoor fireplaces. Unfortunately, this quintessential South African 
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What happens to Eskom’s domestic load when electric water heaters (geysers) reheat and battery backup batteries recharge after bouts of loadshedding? In this research, Doctor Michael Ritchie and Professors Japie 
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Cancer is a devastating disease responsible for millions of deaths globally each year. It arises from abnormal cell growth, where cells multiply too quickly and lose their normal function. Traditional 
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Earlier this year, Enaex Africa and Stellenbosch University (SU) partnered to accelerate the development of AI and robotics for the African mining industry. This collaboration will build local expertise in 
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