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Volume 18 | Number 2 | 2022
CONTENTS
THEME
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Getting the basics right What are basic sciences and what do they mean for South Africa’s sustainability goals?9
The science of stories, and the stories of science ”Let me tell you a story...”11
Bird is the wordThe power of birding, birders and citizen science
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Dung beetle guts!A look at the critters that live inside other critters
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Water services, South African law and your healthThe role of science in legislation and service delivery
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South African local, provincial and national governmentA shared responsibility for adequate service delivery
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Pushing the boundaries of SA wheat genetics Genome sequencing for enhanced food security28
The journey of a young science communicator Building climate changeresilience with the people, for the people
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Air pollution in South AfricaWhy are the WHO air quality guidelines important?
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The “How to get ahead during and after school”series Part 1
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South Africa: Are we making any progress?Looking at our education goals and the National Development Plan
FEATURES
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Space travel and the human immune system38
Snowfall in the Sahara40
What does it mean to be an environmental health campaigner?44
Teacup artwork highlights environmental issues43
Working to alleviate succulent poachingNEWS
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Book reviews46
Call for articles47
In Memoriam: Tsepo Majake48
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Quest Volume 18 Number 2 2022
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