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An Indian wheat farmer High temperatures 'make wheat old before its time'

Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.

8 February 2012 | EN

A fisherman in the Caribbean 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.

7 February 2012 | EN | ES

Features

Green planet 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 | EN

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.

27 January 2012 | EN | 中文

Opinions

Pacific islands to map coastal hazards 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 | EN

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 | EN
Source: New Statesman

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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.

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Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.

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New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.

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Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.

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Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.

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