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The aim of the Karoo BioGap study was to better understand the interconnected ecosystems and sensitive habitats of the notoriously under-surveyed arid region. The endeavour led to the description of various new species of trapdoor spiders. Have a look at some pictures from the field here.
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Take a journey through some pictures from the field when UP scientists explored what lay beneath Mpumalanga's soil and rocks.
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Water security is currently among the most significant global challenges for human subsistence and environmental health. UP archeologists have discovered that during the middle ages, the people of Great Zimbabwe developed means to conserve water which could make for effective strategies in terms of water management and conservation today.
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The beak of the female African white-backed vulture was crushed when she was hit by a car in March 2023. Have a look at how University of Pretoria researchers found a way to help her eat again.
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Take a look at what happened behind the scenes to help a University of Pretoria researcher figure out that cows love classical moo-sic.
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Explore this gallery to experience a day in the life of research scientists in Antarctica. Antarctica's ice mass is enormous, and melting continental ice will have dramatic effects on oceanic flow patterns and global seal levels. Antarctica is also the last “pristine” continent in that it remains largely unaffected by human activity, which is why conservation is imperative.
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