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Science meets NGO practice
SciDev.Net puts the Spotlight where the 'worlds' of science and NGO practice overlap, asking what can get them past barriers and closer to partnership for development.
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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
Deforestation dries up dams threatening hydropower
Hydropower plans in tropical regions should consider the effect of future deforestation on the water supply, says a study.
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.
Oil exploitation damage could be limited in Amazon
17 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
Latin American Radar: Riding the wave of open access
Latin America is embracing the free access movement in its scientific production, but there are structural and economic challenges, says Carla Almeida.
20 May 2013
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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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