Science on the Table
Podcast Description
Science on the Table is a South African science communication podcast aimed at providing innovative science updates to the general South African.
More information on scienceonthetable.co.za
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The podcast focuses on various scientific topics pertinent to the South African context, including viral diseases and molecular biology, with episodes such as an in-depth discussion on the Mpox virus and a primer on DNA that unpacks the basics of this fundamental molecule.

Science on the Table is a South African science communication podcast aimed at providing innovative science updates to the general South African.
More information on scienceonthetable.co.za
What happens when science, technology and people come together to protect nature? In this episode, we explore the pursuit of conservation across Africa and how tools like mapping, satellite images and remote sensing help us understand changing landscapes, biodiversity and the movement of species. We also look at why people are an important part of ecosystems, and why successful conservation must work with communities rather than simply putting up fences. From protecting natural grasslands to planting local, endemic species in our neighbourhoods, this episode explores how we can better understand—and care for—the natural world around us.

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