Vietnam is seeking help from experts in Australia to reduce its levels of tuberculosis, one of the highest in Asia.

A ranking of countries' abilities to monitor forest loss reveals that many are unable to fulfil the terms of REDD+ and need outside support.

Countries can't rely on development to reduce population growth and must increase family planning and education access, a report says.

A mountain country climate change meeting has heard calls for more interaction between climate and social science researchers.

As clean coal initiatives lag in many wealthy countries, China is moving to the forefront of global efforts to exploit coal resources without releasing carbon dioxide.

Moves to protect Pacific tuna species through stricter fishing policies have failed to generate approval from major fishing nations.

Science output from Brazil, Russia, India and China is becoming more evenly balanced across disciplines, a study finds.

A table designed to stay upright under a tonne of debris could provide shelter in an earthquake, say its Israeli designers.

Planet Under Pressure speakers said developing countries should be included in decisions about climate change technology 'fixes'.

A detailed analysis of hydropower dams planned for tributaries of the Mekong River warns they could block key fish migration routes.

The global TB community has laid out key research and development priorities needed to produce safe and effective vaccines.

New estimates of cholera infection rates suggest only around a tenth of all cases are being reported to the World Health Organisation.

Partnerships between university medical centres and local NGOs may help deliver medical assistance more efficiently after a catastrophe.

Science ministers from India and Africa have agreed to strengthen ties on science, technology and innovation.

China is on course to become a nanotechnology powerhouse. India is working to catch up — but both are poorly represented in top research journals.

Residents of Asian cities are identified as the most exposed to floods caused by poor urban planning and climate change.

Global warming may be decreasing the survival capabilities of the economically damaging brown planthopper.

Seasonal markers need to be revised to take account of climate change, a study suggests.

Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.

China's largest biotechnology company and a non-profit product developer are teaming up to develop new tuberculosis vaccines.