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Citizen science

Citizen scientists and San trackers on the trail of our human origins along Southern Cape's stormy coast

Our Burning Planet

Citizen scientists and San trackers on the trail of our human origins along Southern Cape's stormy coast

By Daily Maverick

A secret coast and the search for ancient footprints

South Africa

A secret coast and the search for ancient footprints

By Don Pinnock

Citizen science, master trackers and deciphering the sands of time

Africa

Citizen science, master trackers and deciphering the sands of time

By Don Pinnock

How citizen science is uncovering animal adaptations to climate change

South Africa

How citizen science is uncovering animal adaptations to climate change

By Julia Evans

Seal ‘gangs’ take on Plett’s white sharks and (mostly) win, study finds

South Africa

Seal ‘gangs’ take on Plett’s white sharks and (mostly) win, study finds

By Julia Evans

Statistical ecology can unlock the power of biodiversity data in Africa

Magazine

Statistical ecology can unlock the power of biodiversity data in Africa

By Henintsoa Onivola Minoarivelo, Francisco Cervantes Peralta and Timothy Kuiper

On a wing and a prayer: How perestroika put a Cape bird-lover on a fascinating new path

South Africa

On a wing and a prayer: How perestroika put a Cape bird-lover on a fascinating new path

By Rio Button for Roving Reporters

Over 70% of surgeries in SA will be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 – how will we catch up?

South Africa

Over 70% of surgeries in SA will be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 – how will we catch up?

By Bruce Biccard & Lydia Cairncross

Just Google It: The SA web app that could turn ecological research into a safe, cheap desk job

South Africa

Just Google It: The SA web app that could turn ecological research into a safe, cheap desk job

By Marelise Van Der Merwe