Flower Power
Every year the Western Cape experiences an explosion of colour as some of the 9,600 species of plant in the… Read More
Flower Power
Is it spring yet?
The timing of spring flowers depends on a gene called CONSTANS, which increases with exposure to sunlight. As the days… Read More
Almost half a day of light
The Vernal Equinox takes place on Tuesday 22 Sept and is one of two days when the Earth’s axis neither… Read More
Talk to each other
Nearly a quarter of South African teenagers struggle with feelings of hopelessness and sadness, and 1/3 of all hospital admissions… Read More
Need Help?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for university students. Since 1950, white male suicide has tripled, black male… Read More
Men are more deadly
In South Africa there are approximately 23 suicides recorded per day, and 230 serious attempts per day. A study in… Read More