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The Rhisotope Project at Wits is entering a new testing phase with the insertion of radioisotopes into 20 live rhinoceros. Professor Larkin and his team carefully sedated the 20 rhinos and drilled a small hole into each of their horns to insert the non-toxic radioisotopes. The rhinos were then released under the care of a highly qualified crew that will monitor the animals on a 24-hour basis for the next six months. “Each insertion was closely monitored by expert veterinarians and extreme care was taken to prevent any harm to the animals,” says Larkin.
Watch VideoIn this week's episode, Wits student Harry Saner makes history at the 2024 Paris Olympics as South Africa's first Olympic fencer since 2008, and PhD student Pedro Ornelas wins the John Kiel Scholarship. Students and staff from the Kelvin-Alexandra-Frankenwald City Studio address socio-spatial challenges in Alex and Bath Spa University funds a three-year scheme to support strategic university collaboration. Wits Chancellor Dr Judy Dlamini hosted a seminar on the global digital success of a start-up. Read more at www.wits.ac.za/news/
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