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NASA’s Artemis II crew eclipses record for 1956 space weather event would
farthest human spaceflight have destroyed all satellites…
except there weren’t any yet
NASA’s Artemis II mission has broken the long-standing record
for the farthest human spaceflight. The Orion crewed journey A powerful 1956 solar storm highlights the vulnerability
signals a major step toward sustained deep space exploration. of modern satellite systems. A similar event
Read more today could have major consequences for global
communications. Read more

International Women’s Day: how SA
industry ends up welcoming a woman’s
hands but not her brain

Despite increased participation, many industries still
undervalue women’s intellectual contributions. The piece OUR PREVIOUS ISSUES,
examines the gap between inclusion and recognition in
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South Africa. Read more
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Electricity goes to market: risks, rewards
and realities in market reform

South Africa’s move toward a competitive electricity market
brings both opportunity and complexity. Key questions
remain around pricing, stability and long-term system
balance. Read more

AI fraud defence partnership launched
as deepfakes hit financial institutions
A new global partnership is tackling the rise of AI-driven
fraud as deepfakes become more convincing. The focus is
on strengthening detection and protecting financial systems
from emerging threats. Read more