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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Africa needs 'green' skills
In this month's Africa Analysis, Linda Nordling argues that the promise of new climate funds could help Africa tackle climate change, but only if the continent builds up a range of 'green' skills and infrastructure.
News
Afghan and Pakistani scientists to collaborate
US initiatives connect Afghan and Pakistani scientists with American counterparts, but a new project will connect them with each other.
29 July 2010
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Drug resistance threatens new sleeping sickness cure
Sleeping sickness parasites can rapidly develop resistance to a drug used in a promising new treatment, say scientists.
29 July 2010
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Biofuels could increase food production, says report
28 July 2010
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Conference agrees global science ethics code
28 July 2010
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Features
Prospects brighten for HIV/AIDS treatments
A successful vaccine trial, new drugs, and improved understanding have given new hope to the HIV/AIDS research community.
Oiling the wheels of Ugandan science
9 July 2010
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Editorial
Science, communication, aid and diplomacy
Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.
Opinions
Global network needed to monitor world's agriculture
A team of agriculture and environment experts, led by Jeffrey Sachs, call for a global network to monitor the world's farming systems.
29 July 2010
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Source: Nature
Africa Analysis: skills needed to draw on climate cash
Africa has woken up to the promise of 'climate cash' — but the skills needed to secure it remain thin on the ground, writes Linda Nordling.
28 July 2010
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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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