Elections 2026 | Young South Africans losing faith in politics
MSHOLOZI - As vote counting continues across the country, the elections have highlighted growing frustration among young South Africans who have lost faith in the political system. For many young South Africans, the promise of a better futu…
When the going gets tough, Shukri Conrad, Temba Bavuma's tough Proteas get going
In professional sport, culture is rarely built on talent alone; it is forged in the trenches. Over recent years, the transformation of the P…
Where DNA Copying Fails Can Decide How Cancer Cells Respond to PARP Inhibitors
Not all DNA damage is equal. Every time a cell divides, it has to copy its DNA, and some stretches of the genome are harder to copy than oth…
Nelson Mandela Bay: Music, fireworks and many gogos but low voter turnout | News24
- Ward 28’s Fairplaas Community Hall was abuzz with blaring amapiano and children setting off fireworks as elderly voters queued past 19:30.…
Novel method identifies active tRNAs during cellular protein synthesis
Our cells turn genetic instructions into proteins with great precision. Critical for the translation of this information are transfer RNAs,…
Dead stars could break one of physics' most famous limits
Dead stars could break one of physics' most famous limits - Date: - November 5, 2026 - Source: - Indian Institute of Science (IISc) - S…
Virtual reality reduces anxiety among children awaiting surgery
Children who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery showed reduced self-reported distress and fear, along with lower heart rate…
New genomic tools improve detection of rare DNA changes
WashU Medicine researchers have verified the accuracy of genetics tools to correctly identify all the rare DNA changes that make up an indiv…
After 42 Years of Searching, Physicists Find Evidence of a One-in-10-Billion Particle Decay
We may be one gigantically small step closer to solving the most essential Universal questions, including what happened immediately after th…
New study examines heatwave impacts on older adults' well-being
A climate chamber, virtual environments and technology that monitors the body and brain. Using these resources, researchers at Umeå Universi…
New microscopy technique reveals how drugs affect living cells
How do cells respond to drugs? A new microscopy technique could provide more precise answers to this question in the future. Researchers fro…
The Intercept | How Trump destroyed South Africa’s effort to slow HIV transmission
South Africans account for about a fifth of the 41 million people living with HIV around the world. Out of a population of nearly 64 million…
aidsmap | Without US funding, Zimbabwe could see over 75,000 new HIV infections in a year
The US has recently ended all health funding to Zimbabwe after the two countries failed to reach consensus regarding the terms of a bilatera…
Salt-Loving Microbe Can Grow Under Mars-Like Conditions: Study | Sci.News
Haloferax volcanii, a model halophilic (salt-loving) archaeon, showed growth during a 160-day experiment simulating Martian subsurface brine…
Android bug can trap phones in crash loop, Bitdefender warns
Bitdefender has disclosed an Android flaw that can leave a phone stuck in a crash loop after a specially crafted app is installed. The issue…
China's space station sets new atomic cooling record
Group photo of the research team. /CSU Chinese scientists have cooled a cloud of rubidium atoms aboard China's space station to an equi…
Samsung One UI 9.5 Beta Nears After One UI 9 Praise 2026 - Memeburn
TL;DR - The reported Galaxy S26 Ultra firmware S948BXXU6ZZK3 suggests internal One UI 9.5 beta preparation, not a public download. - Samsung…
KZN police sergeant removed from election duty over party-branded vehicle | The Citizen
The officer's conduct has triggered an investigation and raising concerns about police neutrality during the elections. A KwaZulu-Natal…
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Still Has No Home, Geologists Say | Sci.News
A new analysis by University of South Wales Professor Duncan Pirrie and his colleagues undercuts the leading theory that the 6-ton slab of s…
Here's when Samsung's Android XR glasses finally go up for pre-order
Samsung showed off its first Android XR glasses at its Galaxy Unpacked event back in July, and a recent report claimed they would go on sale…
Bluetooth 7 Speeds Are Set to Quadruple in 2027, Especially for Audio - CNET
Wireless tech is about to get a whole lot snappier. On Thursday, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, the trade association that oversees B…
Quantum Gas Microscope Controls 3-Component Hubbard Interactions
For the first time, an international team of researchers from Germany, Thailand, India, China and the United States has created a three-comp…
Letsignit pitches centralised email signatures for firms
Letsignit is pitching organisations on reducing IT involvement in routine email signature updates. It argues that the process can be central…
DNA ‘Switch’ Uncovers New Brake on Breast Cancer Growth | Newswise
Newswise — Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA ‘switch’ that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast c…
The ballot box is only the beginning | Mail & Guardian
Electoral integrity is key to South Africa’s future and a credible vote could help restore its international reputation. As South Africans h…
Aquarius Horoscope Today: November 6, 2026
Enough with the distractions, reasons, excuses and noise—label it whatever you may wish to; the result remains the same. Aquarius, get crack…
Election count enters critical phase with 68% of votes captured - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
South Africa’s election picture is becoming clearer as vote counting enters a critical phase, with coalition negotiations expected to shape…
A feast for the eyes: meet the ceramicists reshaping Hong Kong fine dining
From clay to cuisine: the ceramicists reshaping fine dining in Hong Kong In the age of mass-produced tableware, two haute-cuisine chefs in H…
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Scientist reacts to cross-sectional survey study published in BMJ Open* looking at prevalence of shift work disorder in healthcare shift wor…
A simple salt swap could prevent nearly 3 million deaths a year, researchers estimate
What happens when the world's salt supply gets a potassium-rich makeover? Researchers examined the potential impact on heart and kidney…
LIVE | LGE 2026: ANC under pressure as DA closes gap to just seven points in election count
Our journalists are out in the field bringing you live coverage from the Local Government Elections, they are speaking to political leaders,…
WhatsApp is bringing iOS-style chat previews to Android
WhatsApp has long let you turn read receipts off entirely, but if you keep them on, there's no easy way on Android to see what someone…
HIV can change to evade an antibody, but escaping may come at a cost
A South African-United States study has uncovered how HIV can evolve to resist an antibody designed to prevent infection, offering clues for…
European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars - SPACE & DEFENSE
New observations from the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) have provided evidence that Mars may still be releasing volcanic gases, suggesting…
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Cyber, an Astra model built to keep vulnerability research in scope - SiliconANGLE
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Cyber, an Astra model built to keep vulnerability research in scope OpenAI Group PBC today released GPT-6 Cyber, a ver…
Keychron Reveals Orca Echo Ergonomic Keyboard With Built-In Trackball and Dual Switch Profile Support
Thursday, November 5th 2026 Keychron has been busy lately, whether it be with new gaming mouse launches, fancy steampunk keyboard designs, o…
Siobhan Freeney Calls for Mandatory Breast Density Notification for Women Undergoing Mammograms - OncoDaily
Siobhan Freeney, Founder of Lobular Ireland, shared on LinkedIn: “‘Nearly half of all women over 40 have dense breasts, yet a shocking numbe…
Why South Africa's local government election is a make-or-break moment | Mail & Guardian
South Africa's sixth democratic local government election may ultimately be remembered as the week a restless nation, frustrated by fai…
Over 15.9 million South Africans vote as service delivery woes fuel turnout and coalition prospects | Mail & Guardian
More than 15.9 million South Africans participated in the 2026 local government elections, marking a recovery in voter turnout after the rec…
Editorial: Why you needed to vote | Mail & Guardian
On the eve of the 4 November local government elections and throughout election day, thousands of Gauteng residents were dealt a familiar bl…