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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
