Looking back at the 2010s… In 2019, Odes et al. identified the earliest known case of cancer in a human ancestor (1.8–1.6M years old) from South Africa's Swartkrans Cave. This SAJS article has gained significant online attention to date. Read more: buff.ly/3XmdiJU

ASSAf Forum on the Just Transition Workshop (6th Session) Professor Thoko Mayekiso delivered the opening remarks for the workshop, emphasising the crucial importance of ensuring that any pursuit of clean energy solutions must include and uplift the lives of local communities.

ASSAf Forum on the Just Transition Workshop (6th Session) Professor Himla Soodyall, the EO of ASSAf, contributes a valuable perspective to the conversation by posing a critical question: "How do we maintain a focus on a just transition amid the country's multiple crises?"

ASSAf Forum on the Just Transition Workshop (6th Session) Prof Maharaj, Chief Director of Economic Research on Innovation at TUT and an ASSAf member, delivers the keynote address, offering a contextualisation of the Just Transition in the broader context of systemic change.

ASSAf Forum on the Just Transition Workshop (6th Session) Professor Vusi Gumede, Dean of Economic, Development, and Business Sciences at the UMP, delivers a presentation exploring the economics and science of the Just Transition, focusing on its impact on employment and policy.

ASSAf Forum on the Just Transition Workshop (6th Session) Ms. Ntombifuthi Mazibuko and Ms. Joyce Ntuli led the panel discussion on the Just Transition, highlighting key aspects of sociological economic development and environmental waste management.

📢 📢 Congratulations, to the ASSAf Members Profs Salim & Quarraisha Abdool Karim. They have received the 2024 Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award. Together, they have championed the transformative power of science to improve the lives of citizens globally.

Vote now for your favourite 2020s cover here buff.ly/4dwTSbv! Polls will remain open until the end of the week. Missed voting for the previous decades? Not to worry, you can still vote here buff.ly/3XV5fp3.

In recognition of the value of peer reviewers, the SAJS gives an annual Outstanding Reviewer award. We again congratulate Jonathan Davy, the awardee for 2023, and nominees Janine Bezuidenhoudt, Stefan Grab & Lauren Schroeder. More about our annual awards: buff.ly/3ztZ15V

This is your last chance to vote for your favourite covers from the 1970s onward buff.ly/4ebdSS5. Polls will remain open until 29 Sep '24. We’ve shortlisted 10 covers from each decade, and your votes will help us choose the best for a special compilation cover.

FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE Meeting: Environmental health and its implications on human health The first session featured panel of experts, including: Dr. Palwasha Khan Prof. Sudesh Sivarasu Dr. Sabelo Dlamini Prof. Peter MacPherson Dr. Mabotse Tjale as our discussion facilitator.

FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE Meeting Environmental health and its implications on human health Session 2 focused on Smart Materials, featuring presentations by: Dr. Jess Wade Prof. Saheed Oke Dr. Bob C. Schroeder Prof. Precious Mahlambi Dr. Tabasom Haghighi served as facilitator.

FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE Meeting Environmental health & its implications on human health Third session centred on Air Quality, presented by: Prof. Eloise Marais Dr. Sinah Kgosietsile Dr. James Milner Dr. Mohau Mateyisi Dr. Valentine Saasa served as our discussion facilitator.

We again share the recording of our recent peer review workshop which is available here buff.ly/47zr5Bq. This is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about peer review. #PeerReviewWeek

FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE MEETING: Environmental health & its implications on human health The session on adolescent mental health featured presentations by: Dr. Jack Andrews Prof. Bronwynè Coetzee Dr. Josefien Breedvelt Prof. Sarah Skeen

FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE MEETING: Environmental health and its implications on human health The second session of day two explored Astrophysics and its impact on health, featuring presentations by: Dr. Imogen Whittam Dr. Sarah McKee Prof. Brooke Simmons Dr. Fokotsa Molefe

FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE MEETING The conference was a resounding success, uniting researchers from diverse fields for collaboration & presentations. We explored how these fields impact human health in unexpected ways. Thank you to all the institutions involved.

📢 📢Congratulations, to ASSAf Member Prof Tebello Nyokong. Who has been appointed as a member to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Prof is part of pioneering work in advancing photo-dynamic therapy as an alternative to chemotherapy for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Frontiers Planet Prize Third Edition Webinar (South Africa) Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024 Time: 14:00 to 15:00 (SAST) Follow the link to register: buff.ly/3XPn6fL Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)