Putting science
at the heart of development
US retail giants spark South American Internet dispute
Latin American nations oppose Amazon and Patagonia's applications to take ownership of the .amazon and .patagonia Internet domains.
See also: Vacant TV spectrum targeted for affordable rural Wi-Fi
News
Latin America up in arms over US firms' domain name grab
Latin American governments are contesting plans by US firms Amazon and Patagonia to take charge of new geographic Internet domains.
20 May 2013
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Is city growth driving malaria elimination?
A study reveals a link between urbanisation and malaria, raising hope that cities sprouting in developing nations will help reduce malaria.
Free software to help develop business in Argentina
13 May 2013
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Features
After Chávez: the mixed legacy of revolutionary science
As presidential elections near in Venezuela, Andrea Small Carmona reports on the legacy of Hugo Chávez's socialist approach to science.
What will the new pope mean for the development sector?
There are high hopes that Pope Francis I will usher in an era of health reform and social activism, but doubts remain, finds Imogen Mathers.
Editorial
Science journalism and communication make a good match
Communicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.
Opinions
Bioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads
Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.
7 May 2013
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Developing nations should avoid 'slow science'
Scientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.
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