A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.

A science study published in layman’s language shows how Amazonian fruit trees and plants can support the wellbeing and nutrition of local people.

The Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.

Indian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.

Secondary school students in Latin America and Spain are not interested in pursuing careers in science, a regional survey has found.

South Asian countries should drop political agendas in favour of collaboration in sustainable development research, experts say.

An official directive about the relationship between scientists and media has led to a clash of opinions among researchers in Argentina.

Scientists have called for more funding of regional collaborations and have suggested an 'Al Jazeera-style' science TV channel.

Science research organisations called for a code of conduct on the ethical practice of science at last week's World Science Forum.

The inaugural Olusegun Obasanjo Prize has been awarded to HIV/AIDS researchers Salim S. and Quarraisha Abdool Karim.

Two women from developing countries have won the L’Oréal-UNESCO prize for their research into rotavirus and the tolerance of plants to water loss.

Developing country science academies are joining with the US to build science diplomacy.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch a scientific journal to improve communication among scientists.

Top talent, abundant resources and vision are key to building world-class research universities, finds a report.

A Mexican society for science communication has proposed a six-year programme to boost the subject, with a budget of 0.01 % of GDP.

A decision on whether permanently to reject the controversial UNESCO-Obiang research prize has been postponed once again.

A step towards formalising the ethical responsibilities of scientists has been taken at a global assembly of scientific organisations.

Brazil's science community has started a petition urging that seven per cent of oil royalties go to science, technology and innovation.

Kenya's secretary of state for agriculture says scientists should leave their 'comfort zone' and engage opponents of GM foods in public debate.

Newspaper reports have made the public more tolerant of biotechnology in the Philippines, a study suggests.