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A fisherman in the Caribbean Rising ocean acidity worst for Caribbean and Pacific

Ocean acidification caused by human activities is likely to hit the Caribbean and west tropical Pacific regions the most.

7 February 2012 | EN | ES

Slash-and-burn agriculture in Bolivia Slash-and-burn 'improves tropical forest biodiversity'

Slash-and-burn agriculture is more sustainable than modern clearing methods and improves biodiversity, a study suggests.

7 February 2012 | EN | ES

Features

A young woman in a laboratory Award encourages female scientists in developing world

Awards for young female scientists in developing nations are giving them motivation and global acclaim.

10 January 2012 | EN | ES
Source: Times Higher Education

Polluted city, China Why city resilience will be an issue at Rio+20

The cities account for more than three quarters of emissions of CO2, are home to half the world population and will be 'highly visible' at Rio +20.

15 December 2011 | EN | ES
Source: SciDev.Net Conference Service


Editorial

Algerian journalists Even 'bad science' needs putting in context

Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.

13 January 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Opinions

Pacific islands to map coastal hazards Support community mapping for climate adaptation

Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.

8 February 2012 | EN

Research needed to tackle neglected disease uncertainties

The revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.

7 February 2012 | EN
Source: New Statesman