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[ad_1] Image via the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The Phoenix-1B Mark IIr sounding rocket developed by the University of KwaZulu-Natal has set a new African record. The hybrid rocket, designed to carry experimental research payloads, reached an altitude of 17.9 km, breaking the previous record of 10.3 km. The success of …

[ad_1] A genomics team led by the KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) found that people who have been infected with this variant have some level of protection against reinfection. This undated brochure image, courtesy of the British Health Protection Agency, shows the coronavirus seen under an electron microscope. …

[ad_1] Scientists in South Africa have discovered the variant. Gallo Images / Brenton Geach The 501Y.V2 Covid-19 variant is capable of generating immune responses that neutralize itself and other lineages. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says this means that vaccines can now be developed that address the …

[ad_1] Local scientists have discovered that those who have been infected by the new South African variant Covid-19 in the second wave are now immune to other variants of the virus. The 501Y.V2 variant was able to neutralize itself from other variants, including the variant that circulated in the first …

[ad_1] WATCH LIVE: Nzimande, Mkhize present scientific results on COVID variant Genomic research has proven to be a powerful tool in the fight against COVID-19. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize inspects on July 20, 2020 the state of readiness of the Nasrec field hospital amid the increase in coronavirus cases in …

[ad_1] The Democrat, who rose to national prominence last year for handling his state of the coronavirus pandemic, is under increasing pressure to resign over the sexual harassment scandal. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to the media and tours a recently opened unit through the COVID-19 mobile testing center …

[ad_1] The police have a large backlog of forensic jobs. The backlog of exhibitions of forensic cases by the police continues to grow, currently amounting to 172,787 cases. It is increasing despite the police restructuring strategy announced in November. The Police Portfolio Committee is “appalled” while Deputy Police Minister Cassel …

[ad_1] Top ANC leaders will communicate with former President Jacob Zuma on his cold shoulder with the Zondo Commission, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. The message will be clear: “Let us all comply with our Constitution, respect our institutions, especially the judiciary.” Ramaphosa also warned against unsubstantiated accusations directed at the …

[ad_1] Principal Pam Rasmussen (left) takes the temperatures of arriving students based on coronavirus guidelines during summer school sessions in Monterey Park, California, on July 9, 2020. FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images A variant of the coronavirus first found in California is more contagious and deadly than …

[ad_1] The class of 2020 received a 76.2% pass rate, a 5.1% drop from 2019. Greenside High School student Muhammed Goolam scored 100% in math and 99% in advanced math. Rand Girls’ School math teacher Richard Ndlovu, whose daughter earned five honors, says those who didn’t get it right may …