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South Africa weighs the science and ethics of heritable genome editing
A national dialogue in Pretoria in October has begun a wider consultation process to inform guidance on genetic changes that could pass to future generations.
11 November 2026
The magnetic effect long overlooked in fibre optics
Wits engineers have found that a standard shortcut, used since the 1970s, hid a magneto-optic effect in ordinary glass fibre.
11 November 2026
Gagging the voices of reason
New tech and male-dominated cultures push female voices out of the newsroom and throttle the social conversation.
11 November 2026
South Africa weighs the science and ethics of heritable genome editing
A national dialogue in Pretoria in October has begun a wider consultation process to inform guidance on genetic changes that could pass to future generations.
11 November 2026
The magnetic effect long overlooked in fibre optics
Wits engineers have found that a standard shortcut, used since the 1970s, hid a magneto-optic effect in ordinary glass fibre.
11 November 2026
Gagging the voices of reason
New tech and male-dominated cultures push female voices out of the newsroom and throttle the social conversation.
11 November 2026
Wits researchers found that power cuts disrupt students’ sleep and affect academic performance. Wits honoured outstanding staff for their work in teaching, research, innovation and service at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Researchers also warned that political blame and distrust in government fuel attacks on migrants. Meanwhile, a study found that 85% of South African teachers enjoy their careers despite stress and heavy workloads. New research also showed that South Africa’s school vaccination programme has reduced infections linked to cervical cancer by 83% among teenage girls.
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