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- DNA from 7000-year-old African Mummy reveals previously unknown human lineage in Sahara desert 50,000 years ago
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...12 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Hidden beneath the Sahara, satellite scans uncovered 260 circular mass graves filled with cattle and human remains of a 6,000-year-old nomadic eliteNew discoveries in Eastern Sudan reveal a lost nomadic civilization. Archaeologists found 260 ancient cemeteries, showcasing large grave mo...06 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...29 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Why the Black Mamba’s speed became one of Africa’s most feared wildlife storiesThe Black Mamba's fearsome image is built on its remarkable speed and active daytime hunting. Unlike many snakes that rely on surprise, thi...24 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles awayA cruise ship outbreak was identified as hantavirus. South African experts rapidly investigated a passenger evacuated with pneumonia. Initi...23 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- Hantavirus outbreak: How an African lab identified the deadly Andes strainA hantavirus scare aboard a cruise ship off Cape Verde prompted a rapid scientific response, with researchers in Senegal quickly identifyin...22 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- A 16-year-old South African teen turned orange peels into a material that could help farms save waterA young South African inventor has captured global attention with a groundbreaking idea. She has developed a material from orange peels tha...20 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- In 1938, a museum curator sorted through an ordinary trawler catch off South Africa: One strange blue fish revealed a lineage scientists thought had vanished millions of years agoA remarkable find in 1938 stunned scientists. A fish, believed extinct for millions of years, was caught off South Africa. This living coel...17 May, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life…'—Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock HolmesQuote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart...15 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- How a Child’s Skull Found in a Quarry Changed the Story of Human OriginsA child's skull discovered in a South African quarry in 1924 changed human history. Named the Taung Child, this fossil proved Africa is the...23 Apr, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Two new Omicron subvariants detected by South African scientists"New Omicron BA.4 & BA.5 detected in South Africa, Botswana, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and U.K. Early indications that these new sublineag...12 Apr, 2022, 05.17 PM IST
- South Africa study suggests Omicron enhances neutralizing immunity against DeltaThe study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that people who were infected with Omicron, especially those who were vaccinated, develo...28 Dec, 2021, 01.27 PM IST
- Suspected Omicron cases mild: Leading South Africa doctorAngelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, told AFP she had seen around 30 patients over the past 10 days who teste...28 Nov, 2021, 09.10 PM IST
- European Union seeks to stop air travel from Southern Africa over new coronavirus variant"The Commission will propose, in close coordination with Member States, to activate the emergency brake to stop air travel from the souther...26 Nov, 2021, 01.16 PM IST
- The new coronavirus variant in South Africa: Are concerns justified?Several countries, including Britain which has found the mutant variant in cases linked to South Africa, have banned flights from South Afr...25 Dec, 2020, 01.24 PM IST
- Prominent Indian-origin virologist in South Africa dies from coronavirusGita Ramjee, 64, a stellar vaccine scientist and an HIV prevention research leader, had returned from London a week ago but reportedly show...01 Apr, 2020, 09.48 AM IST
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