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Beware scientific fundamentalism

Science journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.

26 June 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

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The real 'two cultures' divide

An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.

21 May 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

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Swine flu: so far, so good

The prospects of a severe global swine flu pandemic appear to be diminishing. Informed reporting can take some of the credit.

14 May 2009 | EN | FR | 中文

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Learning by doing: Experiences of writing for SciDev.Net

A survey of our contributors suggests improvements, but has also highlighted the challenges of science reporting in developing countries.

6 February 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Time to rethink intellectual property laws?

Patents on scientific knowledge may not be as useful — or valuable — as many claim them to be.

23 January 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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2009: Will a crisis turn into an opportunity?

Science can help developing countries facing commodity-price and climate turmoil: the biggest challenge is how to ensure it does.

9 January 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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'Right to science' deserves more support

We must clarify the 'human right' to science — and remind governments of their contractual obligation to uphold it.

10 December 2008 | EN | FR | 中文

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Academies have no-one to fear but themselves

Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.

28 November 2008 | EN | ES | FR

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The media is crucial in the global fight for health

The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.

14 November 2008 | EN | ES | FR

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The world's poor deserve better US leadership

The US election has implications for science and foreign aid policy, and so for the poorest people across the developing world.

31 October 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Tackling the MDGs requires an innovation-based approach

A commitment to development-oriented innovation should be high on the agenda at the upcoming MDG summit in New York.

12 September 2008 | EN | ES | FR

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Bridging the divide between science and politics

A new study confirms the valuable role of 'intermediary organisations' in bringing scientific and policy-making communities closer together.

29 August 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Don't let price rises blow development off course

Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.

8 August 2008 | EN | 中文

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Chronic disease — a neglected priority

Governments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.

23 July 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Promises, promises …

More efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.

11 July 2008 | EN

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Research collaboration: the case for better understanding

Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.

14 May 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Communication is key to informed public participation

The simple communication of key scientific information to the public needs to be improved if sustainable development is to be a realistic goal.

2 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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S&T has vital role in sustainable farming

A recent report is a welcome analysis of modern agriculture's future, but it fails to adequately recognise the role of science and technology.

18 April 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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US election prospects raise hopes for science

Washington should use the new wave of optimism for science to drive policy-making rather than to boost political agendas.

22 February 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Gates Foundation can't go it alone

Bill and Melinda Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.

7 February 2008 | EN | FR