Living on Mars, not just a pipe dream
According to SAP Africa head of innovation Dr. Adriana Marais, mankind currently lives in a very unique era, with innovations stemming from quantum mechanics powering smartphones and computers.
Sold out One Way Ticket to Mars event
As part of the DSK Robotics fundraising initiatives, the DSK hosted 500 visitors to join an inspiring and informative evening with the South African scientist, researcher and innovator Dr Adriana Marais, our Robotics team, guest speakers Prof Ulrike Rivett and Rajveer Singh Jolly.
Africa Tech Summit Kigali 2019
Dr Adriana Marais believes that we are living at a unique point in the history of life on Earth. Developments in science and technology are taking place at an unprecedented rate, and the expansion of our society beyond this planet is within reach. In her presentation she talks about her research in quantum biology and the origins of life, the technology required to sustain terrestrial life on Mars and the various projects aiming to send crewed missions there. She describes how the establishment, and potential discovery of evidence of, life on Mars, would be one of the most profound possible contributions of science to humanity.
How will Australia’s new space agency improve water management?
Australia’s long overdue space agency may have more than a trickle-down effect for the water industry. David Barbeler investigates.
Digital education gets big boost for SA’s poorest pupils
Digital education is becoming a top priority for businesses and organisations in South Africa to help boost the possibilities for future generations.
Africa’s own aspiring extraterrestrial calls on African innovators to apply for the #Africa4Future Initiative before 30 November
InnoCircle recently hosted a webinar with Dr Adriana Marais to discuss the link between the vision and mission of the Mars One project and the imminent Africa-first Aerospace Accelerator #Africa4Future. African innovators in the tech sector have 4 days left to apply.