On October 7-8 2023, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and South African National Botanical Institute (SANBI), along with local […]
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Course on DNA barcode data in BOLD and GBIF
GBIF Phylogeny Explorer debuts on Legume Data Portal
Climate change adaptation: it’s time to move from policy to inclusive practice
It’s all good and well to talk about climate change adaptation, and about the tools and strategies that people need […]
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Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa
A team of marine scientists have embarked on a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary offshore expedition to develop the capacity of young […]
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How a 100 year-old baboon spider specimen improved with age
Somewhere in the deep recesses of the Iziko Museum in Cape Town, there is a small glass jar containing a […]
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Wild ones: Crop Wild Relatives key to SA food security
South African woman holds wild spinach (Source: Google […]
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SA recognises its flora – report reveals
South Africa recognises its flora – Global Plant Conservation report reveals South Africans are encouraged to indulge in a healthy […]
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Mammal data unlocked for Karoo ‘shale gas’ region
A recent study on two small mammal groups has unlocked new knowledge on their taxonomy and distribution and will aid […]
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SONA 2020: We need to highlight the links to biodiversity
Aside from mentioning the fact that South Africa has an exceptional wealth of plant and animal diversity, President Cyril Ramaphos’s […]
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FBIP WORKSHOP: Improve your funding chances for 2020
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) will be hosting a workshop to support academics in improving the quality of their […]
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Acoustic detection sheds light on bat diversity in northern SA
The presence of several important bat species has been confirmed in the Mapungubwe National Park in the north of South […]
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Researchers to uncover intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’
A team of researchers are set to uncover the intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’ after receiving funding from the […]
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Hidden cryptic species revealed within forest gecko
A recent molecular genetic study has revealed hidden cryptic species within a forest gecko from the east coast of South […]
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Dr Rebelo receives 2019 Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Regional Award
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) award recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations or projects in the field of ecological restoration. Dr […]
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