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Canadian Light Source synchrotron

Le synchrotron du Moyen-Orient : la coopération scientifique en faveur de la paix

Un centre de recherche de Jordanie s’est fixé comme objectif de développer la science et promouvoir la paix à travers la coopération internationale. Un reportage de Rehab Abd Almohsen.

25 April 2013 | EN | FR

Man using mobile phone in Africa

Upgrades to basic mobile phones aim for a smart future

Researchers hope to benefit users in developing nations by turning 'feature' phones into virtual smartphones, finds Jan Piotrowski.

25 March 2013 | EN

Rachad Farah

Q&A: Rachad Farah outlines his vision for UNESCO

If elected director-general of UNESCO, Rachad Farah will put southern hemisphere science at the heart of its agenda, he tells SciDev.Net.

20 February 2013 | EN | ES | FR

Q&A: Shaukat Abdulrazak argues for a nuclear Africa

Nuclear technology could transform Africa's energy security and help solve wider development challenges, Shaukat Abdulrazak, new chair of AFRA, tells SciDev.Net.

12 February 2013 | EN

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Q&A: Middle Eastern web technology for social change, with Esra'a Al Shafei

An open-source site, CrowdVoice, aims to make governments more transparent and accountable, its co-creator, Esra'a Al Shafei, tells SciDev.Net.

7 January 2013 | EN

The best feature stories of 2012

SciDev.Net brings you a selection of the best feature articles of 2012 curated by our editors in London.

24 December 2012 | EN | 中文

Early warning systems

Early warning of disasters: Facts and figures

Lucy Pearson looks at early warning systems for disasters, their uses and limits, and what accounts for the gap between warning and action.

21 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR

Students in Pakistan

Science academies' role in development: presidents reveal it all

Science academies across South Asia and Africa are advocating for better science education and gender equity, reports T. V. Padma.

31 October 2012 | EN

Newspaper sellers in Africa

The rise of African science journalism

Science journalism in Africa is making remarkable progress, with widespread improvements in the quality and quantity of science in the media, reports Esther Nakkazi.

23 October 2012 | EN

An eye exam in Sierra Leone

Accessing science as a human right to development

Making access to science a human right is a worthy goal, but how can it be enshrined? And will it really deliver? Jan Piotrowski investigates.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Schoolchildren around laptops, Indonesia

Linking science and human rights: Facts and figures

S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Local and hi-tech responses needed when disaster strikes in Africa

Promoting innovation in conflict relief

Innovations in relief technologies are vital in the world's complex conflict zones. But there are barriers to overcome, writes Imogen Mathers.

20 September 2012 | EN

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast

What might Red Sea mining bring to Saudi Arabia and Sudan?

Deep-sea mining in the Red Sea may bring in jobs for scientists. But how will any benefits be shared and what will it do to biodiversity? Paula Park investigates.

14 September 2012 | EN

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Your guide to science and technology at Rio+20

How will science and technology fare at the Rio+20 summit? Aisling Irwin looks at scientists' demands and assesses their chances.

12 June 2012 | EN | ES

Mathematics

Building a future for mathematics in Africa

The two branches of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences are flourishing, with more in the planning stage.

Source: Science

22 May 2012 | EN

Flour mill on a scooter

Supporting grassroots innovation: Facts and Figures

Adrian Smith and colleagues explore grassroots innovations, their potential for development and challenges facing practitioners.

2 May 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Indian children pumping water

How innovation is flourishing at the grassroots

SciDev.Net reporters across the developing world describe exciting initiatives aimed at supporting innovation in local communities and remote areas.

2 May 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Woman plucking tea leaves

Can technology rescue women farm workers from drudgery?

Interest is growing in tools and innovations that can ease the workload imposed on women farm workers, report M Sreelata and Naomi Antony.

12 April 2012 | EN

Denis Kyetere

Q&A: Denis Kyetere on innovative technologies for Africa's farmers

Denis Kyetere, executive director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, outlines his vision for the continent's farmers.

5 April 2012 | EN

Vaughan Turekian

Q&A: Vaughan Turekian on the AAAS's new science & diplomacy quarterly

SciDev.Net speaks to Vaughan Turekian, editor-in-chief of the AAAS's new quarterly publication, Science & Diplomacy, which launched this week.

15 March 2012 | EN