Green chemistry is key to reducing waste and improving sustainablity
Mar 27, 2017 16:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
The development and evolution of the chemical industry is directly responsible for many of the technological advancements that have emerged since the late 19th century. However, it was not until the 1980s that the...
Human costs of nuclear war are driving push towards a ban treaty – finally
Mar 27, 2017 16:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Even though nuclear powers and countries that fall under their security umbrella are expected to resist efforts to ban nuclear weapons, talks begin in New York on March 27 towards an international treaty that does just...
'White monopoly capital': an excuse to avoid South Africa's real problems
Mar 27, 2017 16:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The call for radical economic transformation has grown louder following President Jacob Zumas 2017 State of the Nation Address. Accompanying these calls is a line of argument that says white monopoly capital is to blame...
Born into revolution: reflections on a radical teacher’s life
Mar 27, 2017 16:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views
-Alie Fataar was a teacher. Perhaps that doesnt seem glamorous and very important. But Fataar, who would have turned 100 this month, is one of the many South African unknowns whose life and work can point the country today...
The next cyberattack could come from sound waves
Mar 27, 2017 15:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
You might think your smartphone or laptop is relatively safe from cyber attacks thanks to anti-virus and encryption software. But your devices are increasingly at risk from side-channel attacks, where an intruder can...
Australia may be closer to being a cashless society but it won't happen by 2020
Mar 27, 2017 15:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
The ABC has this week asked the question as to whether Australia is on the brink of becoming a completely cashless society. The question was sparked by the recent release of figures by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...
Theresa May is a formidable manager – but Brexit will test her leadership skills
Mar 27, 2017 14:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Leadership and management go hand in hand. The first reflects the capacity to envision, focus long term, innovate and inspire; the second the capacity to execute, focus short-term, plan and do. Though they are different...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects