In one of southern Africa's harshest landscapes, the Richtersveld, scientists have uncovered something extraordinary: a completely new genus and six previously unknown species of beetles hidden in a desert many assume is almost lifeless. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the two scientists behind the discovery, Roman Borovec, a specialist in beetle morphology and classification, and Massimo Meregalli, an expert in evolution and DNA analysis

 

In one of southern Africa's harshest landscapes, the Richtersveld, scientists have uncovered something extraordinary: a completely new genus and six previously unknown species of beetles hidden in a desert many assume is almost lifeless. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the two scientists behind the discovery, Roman Borovec, a specialist in beetle morphology and classification, and Massimo Meregalli, an expert in evolution and DNA analysis
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An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.