Download an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the entire publication. If you do not yet have Acrobat Reader, download the latest, free version now. Once you have downloaded Acrobat Reader, download the full version of Research Files. Please note, this is a large file and should be saved to your local drive before opening! Research Files PDF (2,8 MB)		Contents Foreword from NRF President, Dr Khotso Mokhele Women at the forefront of research for industry Hard materials Quality of seeds Efficient factories Utilising industrial waste Research for health and life Cutting edge bioinformatics Life-giving light Linking basic science with industry at the technikons Windows on social sciences and humanities Fossils and rock art Linguistics Labour and employment Inner health and social well-being How law works in society Worlds of sea and air Life in the sea Ecology of the coast Exploring marine habitats and diversity Keeping tabs on turtles Climates cold, hot, and murky Protecting our birds The science behind penguin rescue Coastal birds under threat Protecting the African parrot The economic potential of birds Investments in science - National Research Facilities Fishes inland and at sea at the JLBSI The new millennium at HartRAO Studying the stars above at the SAAO Groundbreaking work on SALT Cutting edge nuclear medicine at NAC
RESEARCH FILES is an annual magazine showcasing research funded by the NRF, often in partnership with others. The magazine is produced by NRF Corporate Communication. All copy written by Elisabeth Lickindorf, except where indicated otherwise. RESEARCH FILES is distributed free of charge to NRF grantholders and key role players in the science and technology arena. To request a copy, email: sanlie@nrf.ac.za