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Why are millions still drinking arsenic?

T. V. Padma looks at innovative ways of removing arsenic from water — and why they are tripping up in the field.

News

Fall in rice strains highlights China's biodiversity gap

Despite progress in some areas, the dramatic decline in China's rice varieties exemplifies its general loss of  biodiversity.

26 November 2009 | EN

Rajiv Shah Scientist in line for top US aid job

President Obama's nominee for the top job at USAID may use his background to redirect the aid focus onto agriculture.

26 November 2009 | EN

Features

Arsenic: when will the clean water start flowing?

Many new technologies have promised to remove arsenic from drinking water but little has changed on the ground, finds T. V. Padma.

24 November 2009 | EN

Editorial

Time to coordinate science aid

Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.

27 November 2009 | EN

Opinions

'Innovation cooperation' to meet climate challenges

Climate talks must move from technology transfer to 'innovation cooperation' to develop and deploy technologies effectively, says Ambuj Sagar.

26 November 2009 | EN

Local groups should set biodiversity research agendas

Local groups must help set biodiversity agendas if donors and scientists are to impact conservation, say Robert J. Smith and colleagues.

24 November 2009 | EN
Source: Nature

Clean energy, not emissions cuts, for climate policy

23 November 2009 | EN
Source: Financial Times

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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