Science month replaces science week in major push to bring innovation to all communities [SOUND]

# The minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has officially launched the inaugural national science month, expanding the previous science week into a month-long programme. The initiative aims to make science, technology and innovation more accessible to all South Africans and showcase how research can help address challenges such as unemployment, health, education and energy. Nzimande told the media activities will take place throughout next month: