Putting science
at the heart of development
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Is Asian space science burning up health and education cash?
Satellites may provide things such as weather data, but some believe their funding would be better spent elsewhere, finds Talent Ng'andwe.
See also: Ghana opens space research centre
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Green development push
By joining the debate over the post-2015 agenda, scientists can bolster the clear case for including environmental issues, says Myles A. Wickstead.
See also: Panel from least developed nations to 'jumpstart' SDG debates
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News
Call to mainstream ethnobotany into development
Scientists must partner with development actors and local communities to safeguard important plants.
17 May 2013
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Is city growth driving malaria elimination?
A study reveals a link between urbanisation and malaria, raising hope that cities sprouting in developing nations will help reduce malaria.
Islamic nations are 'failing on R&D links and funding'
15 May 2013
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Features
Is Asian space science drive harming development?
Space programmes can assist development work but are they taking cash better spent on ground-based efforts? Talent Ng'andwe investigates.
16 May 2013
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Paving the way for tech transfer
2 May 2013
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Editorial
Science journalism and communication make a good match
Communicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.
Opinions
Let's reconnect green issues and development post-2015
Post-2015 discussions offer a chance to link the environmental and development agendas — it shouldn't be bypassed, says Myles A. Wickstead.
15 May 2013
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Africa Analysis: Research topic trends are useful for Africa
Analysis of scientific trends can help policymakers target limited resources where science and development collide, argues Linda Nordling.
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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