Conservative traditions, rather than religious belief, seem to be the main barrier to modern science in Muslim countries, says David Dickson.

The Islamic world's current science effort is on life support and without major 'surgery' could be yet another policy failure, says Athar Osama.

Companies have much to offer when it comes to helping female entrepreneurs in developing countries access markets, says Henrietta Miers.

Many developing nations could see dramatic development if they funded research infrastructure, argues David Dickson.

The Red-Dead canal could take a small step forward in light of projected environmental impacts and other constraints, says Batir Wardam.

The number of female researchers in the Islamic world is above average, but this does not translate to the quality of their participation, says Athar Osama.

African governments need to boost local efforts to protect endangered species by supporting DNA testing, argues Linda Nordling.

Critical debate is needed to resolve science-Islam divisions and ensure that knowledge flourishes in the Muslim world, says Athar Osama.

Africa's next big science investment should target its oceans, but funding and political support need to be sustained, writes Linda Nordling.

Entrepreneurial initiatives to provide vital jobs must adjust to the tough enterprise environment or risk underperforming, says Athar Osama.

Climate Innovation Centers can promote clean technologies but need backing with a coordinated effort, says policy specialist Ambuj Sagar.

Journalists can help the developed world take responsibility for climate change by making it relevant to readers' lives, says David Dickson.

A UN report's failure to showcase software successes among Islamic nations shows the need for greater self-promotion, argues Athar Osama.

A six-country assessment shows how women's inclusion in science should be supported, write gender experts Sophia Huyer and Nancy Hafkin.

Developing countries deserve more support for their efforts to prioritise climate change in development, writes climate expert Simon Anderson.

The US development agency looks set to build on its 'development science' efforts during Barack Obama's second term, writes David Dickson.

Despite some success in science, Pakistan underachieves because it lacks structures for commercial innovation, says Athar Osama.

Despite concern over adverse impacts, deep marine mineral exploration is set to become a global industry, says geologist Chris Yeats.

Poor translations undermine efforts to promote science in Arab countries, says science translator and lecturer Ehab Abdelrahim Ali.