Category: Research Nugget

Research Nugget Navigating Complexity: Moringa’s presence and perceptions in South Africa Moringa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree with versatile uses in food, medicine, cosmetics, and agriculture. Despite being an alien species to South Africa, its production has increased due to

Research Nugget Eco-friendly and Affordable Solution to the Water Crisis South Africa is facing a serious crisis due to water scarcity. However, there are solutions available that address this issue and ensure that the country is able to maintain a

Research Nugget Modern Pollen Rain Reveals Landscape Differences in Madagascar Studying pollen is an effective way to learn about the past and present landscapes, including how they have changed over time. By examining the amount and type of pollen, we

Research Nugget Selenium nanoparticles–enhanced potato starch film for active food packaging application The prevention of food contamination during food processing is essential for food safety and quality. However, preservation approaches that are reliant on the addition of chemicals in food

Research Nugget Impact of SA’s Plastic Industry on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Life-Cycle Approach Plastics are everywhere and part of modern-day living, offering unique properties that make them ideal for a wide range of applications. However, this convenience comes with a

Research Nugget Promising Nano-based Treatment Approach for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s diseases (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects millions of people worldwide. With the number of cases estimated to increase by 2040, alternative treatment approaches are necessary as current therapeutics

Research Nugget SA Traditional Medicinal Plants with Potential to Manage Preeclampsia Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is the most common direct cause of maternal deaths in South Africa. Current management strategies of preeclampsia primarily involve the use of pharmaceutical

Research Nugget Breaking the glass ceiling: Women’s publication trends in SA universities The past two decades have seen a significant increase in the publication output of women at South African universities. From 2005 to 2020, the share of female-authored publications

Research Nugget Front-of-Pack Nutrition labels as a tool to guide consumers identify healthier foods The development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, is strongly linked to an unhealthy diet, with ultra-processed foods being

Research Nugget What influences SA consumers to buy green products? With increased awareness of the catastrophic effects of unsustainable patterns of consumption and production on the planet, there is a need to understand which factors influence South African consumers’ purchase