Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Science education holds key to prosperity in South Sudan
Elite education won't suit South Sudan — the young country needs more public universities and a focus on teaching S&T, says university vice chancellor John A. Akec.
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Rising sun
A research network hopes to build the African solar power sector through science, education and capacity building.
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Africa: get collaborating locally
Measures of 'collaboration distance' show that researchers in many developing regions are reducing their ties with the West — but not in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
News
High temperatures 'make wheat old before its time'
Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.
8 February 2012
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Rising ocean acidity worst for Caribbean and Pacific
Ocean acidification caused by human activities is likely to hit the Caribbean and west tropical Pacific regions the most.
Drug could hit two neglected diseases at once
6 February 2012
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Features
How Rio+20 may boost the science in sustainability
Yojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.
8 February 2012
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The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
2 February 2012
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Editorial
Egypt: from revolutionary spirit to scientific progress
One year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.
Opinions
Support community mapping for climate adaptation
Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.
8 February 2012
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Research needed to tackle neglected disease uncertainties
The revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.
7 February 2012
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Source: New Statesman
Africa Analysis: Collaborating too far from home
2 February 2012
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South Sudan must turn its back on elitist education
1 February 2012
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
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