Bringing science to life -explore the fascinating world of science storytelling, discover personal stories behind research, and inspire others by sharing your own scientific journey.

It's Story Tyme...

Welcome to the hub for science storytelling, where research meets human connection. Here, we explore the research, share the science, and bring the people behind it to the forefront. Through vivid, human-centered stories, we shine a light on the scientists driving research, their journeys, and the real-world impact of their work.

"The thing is," Dr Nompumelelo Baso-Mdiza, a Botanist, freshwater ecologist, and founder of Baso R-Analytics, points out, "much of the research often studies climate change and invasive species separately."

Ripples of Change: Dr Baso-Mdiza on Climate, Invasive Aliens, and Africa’s Rivers

"The thing is," Dr Nompumelelo Baso-Mdiza, a Botanist, freshwater ecologist, and founder of Baso R-Analytics, points out, "much of the research often studies climate change and invasive species separately."

Wetlands are the lifeblood of our landscapes often unseen yet utterly vital. But what if the key to knowing where these crucial ecosystems are and how they change lies far above, in the silent gaze of satellites? The story of Mpho Sadiki reveals how.

Eyes from Orbit: Mpho Sadiki's Satellite View of African Wetlands

Wetlands are the lifeblood of our landscapes often unseen yet utterly vital. But what if the key to knowing where these crucial ecosystems are and how they change lies far above, in the silent gaze of satellites? The story of Mpho Sadiki reveals how.

What if the ocean could speak – what stories would it tell about the communities that rely on it, the creatures that live within it, and the knowledge passed down across generations?

The Ocean's Echoes: Culture and Conservation Intertwined in Relebohile's Research

What if the ocean could speak – what stories would it tell about the communities that rely on it, the creatures that live within it, and the knowledge passed down across generations?