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How do you get a crocodile to urinate in a cup? That is one of the questions that Dr Jan Myburgh from the University of Pretoria (UP) and his colleagues have had to research in order to develop reliable, effective ways of monitoring the health of farmed crocodiles in anticipation of a coming boom in the local industry.
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With most of the world’s population now living in cities and the current rate of urbanization showing no signs of abating, the sustainable management of urban areas has become one of the most important development challenges of our time.
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Food safety is vital for public health and well-being. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognizes this and used it as the theme for World Health Day 2015 celebrated on 7 April.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern that affects both human and animal health.
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‘People think that because South Africa is a dry country, there is not a lot of opportunity for hydropower,’ says water engineer Marco van Dijk, ‘but it is actually low-hanging fruit.’
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The ceramics industry, which is still thriving today, came into being when humans discovered that they could form clay mixed with water into objects that could then be made more durable by subjecting them to heat.
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