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Latest on Rio+20

We track the news on science, technology and the Rio+20 Earth Summit
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Speedy research

A new high-speed Internet link may boost data and research transfer between Africa and the rest of the world

From GM crops to forestry

Learn more about the challenges of feeding our growing population versus caring for our planet
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Reaching out

Tunisia wants to work with more developing countries — starting with India
Community-based fisheries, Bangladesh - Flickr/Water and Food

Research all the way

Farming projects need access to research all the way along the innovation trajectory
Well drilling in South Sudan - Flickr/Water for South Sudan

Under the surface

More tech and collaboration is needed before Africa's huge groundwater resources can quench its thirst
Liberian president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Flickr/aktivioslo

MDG future

The leaders of Indonesia, Liberia and the United Kingdom will co-chair a UN panel on post-MDG development
Mrs. Chabayanzara follows podcast instructions to draw cattle vaccine, Zimbabwe - Lawrence Gudza

No local input, no impact

Pushing technology won't work without engaging poor communities, says Lawrence Gudza
Flour mill on a scooter - SRISTI, Ahmedabad

Alternative innovation

Facts and figures on grassroots innovation — its champions, challenges and potential to promote sustainability
A mother with a child - Flickr/ Gates Foundation

Newborn care

A WHO report says simple techniques could keep the majority of preterm babies alive