- SciDev
- 13/12/4 12:31
A study has found gaps in international regulations for research into climate geoengineering.
A study has found gaps in international regulations for research into climate geoengineering.
In this audio slideshow, follow the story of a teenage inventor whose passion for robotics could help save lives.
The drive for knowledge-based economies in Africa must also address inequality, writes Derek Hanekom, South Africa’s science minister.
TUESDAY 3. DECEMBER 2013
Esta semana expertos de la OMS eligen proyectos con enfoques novedosos para combatir enfermedades olvidadas.
The award-winning co-founder of a global disability charity talks about how tech and training can improve lives.
Research projects with a new take on neglected diseases will be shortlisted for a WHO scheme next week.
Desde cultivos GM hasta la carrera científica destacaron entre los temas de SciDev.Net que atrajeron más lectores.
As well as helping disabled people, science mentorship schemes would improve the quality of research, says Sue Coe.
MONDAY 2. DECEMBER 2013
Experts chart the way forward on data revolution for the post-2015 goals, from production to use of data.
This audio slideshow explains how a mobile technology-based campaign is fighting to eliminate malaria.
A smartphone app could save lives by providing updates about impending earthquakes.
Election monitors in Egypt and Tunisia are investigating text-messaging for spotting problems as elections unfold.
FRIDAY 29. NOVEMBER 2013
The head of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance discusses how HIV programmes hold lessons for other health agendas.
European Development Days get a taste of how mobile-phone data could transform development practice.
THURSDAY 28. NOVEMBER 2013
A competition designed to raise coverage of development issues may widen its entry criteria, says an organiser.
The chief scientific advisor to the president of the European Commission discusses science’s role in policymaking.
Science was not prominent in the European Development Days 2013 programme, but it still permeated the discussions.
Gold-mining firms in developing nations can use low-tech to limit this pollutant’s use, Joshua Howgego learns.
WEDNESDAY 27. NOVEMBER 2013
In this video, experts discuss international strategies to implement resilience in developing countries.
More women in Latin America are pursuing research careers, but men still occupy the majority of senior positions.
The World Science Forum has heard how a team catalogued trends in ocean science, making them accessible to policymakers
Agricultural research must put women at its heart rather than continuing the victim narrative, says Henrietta Miers.
TUESDAY 26. NOVEMBER 2013
Obstacles to strengthening research capacity undermine poorer countries’ health and need action, experts say.
In this video, we give a voice to speakers and activists from the World Forum on Natural Capital.
India could lead by combining strong animal welfare law with investment in non-animal testing, say experts.