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RE.SEARCH Issue 5: Impact

This issue of RE.SEARCH looks at the impact of the University of Pretoria's research from early childhood interventions and the use of traditional medicines for holistic nursing to the role of women in peacekeeping efforts. The issue also provides insight into the critical question of coal power supply and how it will affect the economic opportunities of communities in the future.

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Microorganisms could be the cause of ‘fairy circle’ phenomenon – UP microbiologists

University of Pretoria (UP) scientists have posited a theory that could explain the tens of thousands of “fairy circles” that can be seen dotted across the arid landscape of Namibia.

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Fairy circles

In this episode, we learn about a theory from researchers at the University of Pretoria that could explain 'fairy circles' in Namibia. The answer may be in a theory proposed by Prof Don Cowan. He explains more in this episode.

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Moo-nlight Sonata: UP study finds that cows soothed by classical music produce more milk

A University of Pretoria (UP) study has shown that playing soothing classical music to dairy cows lowers their stress levels and increases their milk production.

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Moo-sic to the ears

Take a look at what happened behind the scenes to help a University of Pretoria researcher figure out that cows love classical moo-sic.

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UP-led study finds aloe plant could impede life cycle of malaria-carrying parasite

Experts at the University of Pretoria (UP) are a step closer to finding a drug that could prevent transmission of the malaria-carrying parasite Plasmodium falciparum by thwarting its life cycle.