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Where did all these dragonflies come from?

Sep 11, 2024 | dailybulletin.com.au | Caitlyn Forster

If you’ve spent much time outdoors along the east coast of Australia in the past week, particularly near waterways, you’ve probably seen something quite interesting emerging: dragonflies, whether in ones and twos or what feel like clouds and swarms. Where did they come from? What are they up to? And why are there so many dragonflies all of a sudden? Why are there so many dragonflies around? The short answer is the weather.
Where did all the dragonflies in Australia come from?

Sep 10, 2024 | phys.org | Caitlyn Forster

If you've spent much time outdoors along the east coast of Australia in the past week, particularly near waterways, you've probably seen something quite interesting emerging: dragonflies, whether in ones and twos or what feel like clouds and swarms. Where did they come from? What are they up to?
Where did all these dragonflies come from?

Sep 9, 2024 | theconversation.com | Caitlyn Forster

If you’ve spent much time outdoors along the east coast of Australia in the past week, particularly near waterways, you’ve probably seen something quite interesting emerging: dragonflies, whether in ones and twos or what feel like clouds and swarms. Where did they come from? What are they up to? And why are there so many dragonflies all of a sudden? Why are there so many dragonflies around? The short answer is the weather.
The importance of competition theme in reducing taxonomic bias in the Threatened Species Bake Off

Sep 4, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Caitlyn Forster |Elroy Au |Anna-Lisa Hayes

INTRODUCTION In 2023, Forster et al. investigated the impact of social media as a platform for conservation messaging by the Australian Government Office of the Threatened Species Commissioner (OTSC). Through assessing entries into the Threatened Species Bake Off competition, a public baking competition that encourages participants to create cakes based on currently listed Australian threatened species, Forster et al.
Applications for the next cohort of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation will open in spring 2024 - Cold Link Africa

Feb 7, 2024 | coldlinkafrica.co.za | Caitlyn Forster

Applications for the next cohort of the Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation will open in spring 2024. Farmz2u, Aisha Raheem, Nigeria & Kenya – Farmz2U is a dynamic supply chain technology company aimed at increasing efficiency for market players in the food system through seamless operational systems.
Plumbers’ Evenings in Cape Town and Benoni

Feb 7, 2024 | plumbingafrica.co.za | Caitlyn Forster

IOPSA hosts Western Cape plumbers’ evening in Cape Town and Gauteng in February. The Western Cape plumbing calendar kicks off with a plumbers’ evening which will be held on Thursday, 8 February 2024 at Marley Pipe Systems in Elsiesrivier Industrial Estate, Cape Town. The event begins at 18:30. The evening will start with a presentation from Marley Pipe Systems, followed by an IOPSA presentation, and regional and national feedback. Drinks and snacks will be served at the end of the evening.
Humidity control is essential in server rooms

Feb 7, 2024 | refrigerationandaircon.co.za | Caitlyn Forster

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefit from having their data hosted on-site in server rooms as opposed to adding a line-item for monthly cloud storage costs to their budgets. Some SMEs have invested in hybrid data storage solutions that incorporate cloud back-ups for extra security.
Sliding through time: Lubrication from stone age to modern age (Part 1 of 3)

Feb 7, 2024 | africanmining.co.za | Caitlyn Forster

Without lubricants, the mining sector would grind to a halt. They play a critical role in keeping machinery running smoothly. Have you ever wondered what was used as the first lubricant, and by whom, and how lubricants have evolved over time? Modern lubricants are highly developed, using complex chemical methods designed to push their potential to the absolute limit. However, it took many centuries to develop and refine today’s products.
Droughts, floods and contamination – a triple threat to African mining investments - African Mining Online

Feb 6, 2024 | africanmining.co.za | Caitlyn Forster

Water availability is a key investment risk to mining in many African countries, adding to the range of risks that have come under the spotlight at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, and an ongoing discussion point for mines into the future, where water will become increasingly scarce in our current global warming crisis.
Mining Indaba 2024: Who should pick up the logistics tab in Africa?

Feb 6, 2024 | africanmining.co.za | Caitlyn Forster

For decades – one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure, including power, water supply and importantly, roads and rail.