Special Report: Emerging Technologies

Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park
New E-DNA technology protecting wildlife in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
Environmental DNA technology detects species through genetic traces shed into water and soil, without disturbing wildlife or requiring direct observation.
The Surprising Discovery About Cheetahs that Helped Build Better Robots in South Africa
A team of innovative researchers at the University of Cape Town's African Robotics Unit (ARU) is turning to one of
University of Stellenbosch’s Record-Breaking Quantum Breakthrough: What It Means for Your Digital Security
The University of Stellenbosch and Chinese researchers have created the world's longest unbreakable communication link.
How the University of Guyana’s New Satellite-Driven Platform Will Save Lives Before Floods Hit
The platform transforms Guyana's ability to protect lives and respond to climate threats.
5 African Projects Leading the Quantum Revolution
From groundbreaking quantum satellite links to the educators forming young African minds, here are five standout quantum projects shaping Africa’s
The End of Visual Privacy? New Imaging Tech Can Recognize Faces a Kilometer Away
The End of Visual Privacy? New Imaging Tech Can Recognize Faces a Kilometer Away This technology represents a fundamental shift
Cutting-Edge Technology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Maya Civilization
New technology is helping uncover the secrets of the past.
Zero-Gravity 3D Printing Breakthrough Opens Door to Orbital Factories
Space-based manufacturing has the potential to change how we think about technology production.
University of Guyana Launches First DNA Barcoding Laboratory, Transforming National Research Capabilities
The laboratory elevates Guyana's position in international research collaboration.
Advanced Laser Technology Reveals Lost Cities Of The Amazon
New technology is helping uncover the secrets of the past.
Stellenbosch University Biomedical Research Institute​​
Stellenbosch University Pioneers African Genomics Research, Transforming Rare Disease Diagnosis
Stellenbosch University (SU) is spearheading a genomic revolution that promises to transform healthcare across the African continent. The university's Rare
African Brain Child: Pioneering Neuroscience Research for Children’s Brain Health in Africa
The African Brain Child (ABC) initiative, spearheaded by Professor Anthony Figaji at the University of Cape Town's Neuroscience Institute and