A Global Research Council, announced this week, has agreed on six principles for reviewing research grant applications.

Ahead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.

An expert panel will examine charges made by an Indian parliamentary committee of irregularities in approvals for new drugs.

Pakistan’s impressive rise in nanotech research publications has been hit by funding shortages.

A report on United States health R&D has urged Washington to increase its focus on translational research and product development.

Tsunami researchers say current models rely on equations that cannot respond to complex wave behaviours along shorelines.

The first draft of the Rio+20 outcome document overlooked the broader assessment of technology, the UN General Assembly has heard.

South-South collaboration is falling back, due to both political and financial crises.

Egypt's presidential candidates have promised to boost the national science research budget to up to six per cent of GDP.

The Chilean Academy of Science and a parliamentary commission have both urged the government to create a ministry to boost S&T policies.

Canada's International Development Research Centre is to close two of its six global offices following heavy budget cuts.

Pakistan’s farmers and scientists argue over the success of GM cotton.

The ongoing conflict in Syria has led to dramatic cuts in science budgets and research, and a sharp rise in brain drain.

Genebanks are one answer to overfishing in South Asian waters, say fishery experts.

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

After cloning the pashmina goat, scientists are ready to replicate their success with other endangered animals in Kashmir.

Major candidates vying for the Mexican presidency have given their support to greater S&T investment and a science ministry.

Côte-d'Ivoire has recommenced the collection of genetic food crop resources, now the country's political crisis has eased.

A new application uses satellite data to monitor forest fires in Nepal and Bhutan.

Despite decentralisation efforts, a study shows Mexico City still dominates the country’s science output and investment.