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Highly sophisticated water management techniques of ancient civilisations demonstrate the ingenuity of inhabitants who lived with limited water. It appears we need to look to the past to ensure a stable water supply in the future.
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Two University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, along with colleagues from the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), for their contribution to the ATLAS experiment. The general-purpose particle physics experiment seeks to exploit the full discovery potential of CERN’s Large Hadron Collider near Geneva.
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The theme of this edition, ‘Global’, illustrates how the University of Pretoria (UP) serves as a globally engaged, continental hub that is driving impactful research through innovation, creativity and sustainability. The research in this issue demonstrates how the research we do today could have a global impact on our future.
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Our quest for knowledge has led to an alarming insight: it is harming the environment. According to the World Economic Forum, since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has grown eight-fold. This investment has seen the increase in the physical infrastructure needed to support these emerging technologies, including servers and energy-generation...
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Tracking the albatross by data, not myth and from sea to sky. The 'rime' and reason behind why they're such efficient gliders but are at the mercy of the wind to get them to stop safely and take off again.
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Grey-headed albatrosses can fly extremely fast and are known for their gliding ability. But how do they interact in their environment when they need to land?
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University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have become the first to document a disturbing new threat to the endangered grey-headed albatross: wind-driven, land-based deaths. The team documented the phenomenon on remote Marion Island during the sub-Antarctic summer. The study, published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS), sheds light on the growing risks that extreme weather pose...
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Ransomware has emerged as one of the most devastating cyber threats, wreaking havoc on businesses. Ransomware attacks, once indiscriminate and opportunistic, have evolved into sophisticated, targeted campaigns. The advent of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has lowered barriers to entry for attackers, enabling even novice cybercriminals to access pre-built ransomware kits and technical support.
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Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing how we work, play and relax. Whether you use ChatGPT to write a brief, Midjourney to generate visuals or MuseNet to create unique soundtracks, these technologies have opened up opportunities for richer content.
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