Mar 12, 2021 | Latest, New Species
Linda Dyani, Albany Museum The unprecedented discovery of an ancient lamprey growth series from Makhanda was revealed in the prestigious scientific journal, Nature on the 10th of March 2021. Supported by information from rare juveniles of other (slightly less ancient)...
Mar 12, 2021 | Delivery, Latest, Manual
Watch this video of Sifelani Jira of Wits ESI expressing his gratitude for receiving the manual. Members of the NSCF Community based in Gauteng received special deliveries of the Collections Management and Conservation Manual on Friday, 5 March 2021. The manuals were...
Mar 12, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Good news! You may now register to attend the Forum! Just click on the green button below, and you will be good to go. Important to note: When you register now, you are doing so to attend the Forum, not the parallel sessions. Registrations for the different parallel...
Mar 4, 2021 | Iconic Specimens, Latest, Value of collections articles
Interesting specimen — Acanthopsis tuba The Holotype of Acanthopsis tuba was collected by H.W.R. Marloth (1855–1931) in August 1925 at Anenous. Anenous (originally known as P/ani P/nous in Nama) was named after a spring in the corner of the kloof and is located 14 km...
Mar 4, 2021 | Latest, Value of collections articles
Using herbarium specimens to map out historical food plant menus: what is available and what is selected In a previous post, I explained what a herbarium specimen is. Now I would like to present just how valuable this resource can be to answer multiple research...
Mar 4, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Here’s an opportunity to share with colleagues and members of the NSCF network just how special your work is. How to send your story: Online Follow this link: https://formfaca.de/sm/nMX076dQs or click the green button below Tell us what work you do and include a...
Mar 4, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Categories Funny or funny-looking Ugly Iconic Beautiful Here’s how you submit your entries: Send your entries to Fulu at fulufhelo@nscf.org.za Optional: Post your entry on any on your social media pages and tag NSCF: Facebook (@NSCFSA), Twitter (@NSCF_SA) and on...
