Putting science
at the heart of development
About 600 million of the rural poor in developing countries rely on livestock for their livelihoods — making issues about animal food and health, farming efficiency and market access vital to reducing poverty.
(Photo credit: FAO/R. Faidutti)
Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Meat DNA testing can help save species
African governments need to boost local efforts to protect endangered species by supporting DNA testing, argues Linda Nordling.
In Perspective: Well-framed science can boost its social impact
How scientific knowledge is presented in public debate, by scientists or journalists, has a big influence on its impact, says David Dickson.
Rural India left out of S&T system
16 November 2012
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Better grazing practices hold key to Kenyan droughts
5 August 2011
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News and Features
Non-native goats and iguanas threaten Pacific islands
Feral goats and green iguanas introduced to small Pacific island states are destroying ecosystems and native wildlife, find studies.
20 May 2013
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Nepal to generate electricity from waste
Nepal sees waste-to-energy projects as a way to meet energy demand and also manage waste.
3 May 2013
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Synthetic vaccine may help tackle foot-and-mouth disease
10 April 2013
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Crop thrives on urine-compost mix
2 April 2013
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