THE DIAMOND OF THE DESERT GLISTENS AGAIN
Reviving Kolmanskop The creak of near-century-old wood foors gives way, one careful foot in front of the other. By impulse, voices are brought to a whisper. A relentless wind sandblasts what is left of the windows as another grain of sand fnds its way to the corner of an abandoned house, joining the dune that […]
ASTRONOMY MEETS AFRICA
Highlights from the IAU General Assembly 2024 in Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa, proudly hosted the International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly for the first time, which marked a historic occasion for the African astronomical community. The assembly, which took place from 6 to 15 August 2024, was a watershed moment for South Africa […]