SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Opinions and Analysis
How nanotech can meet the poor's water needs
Nanotechnology holds huge potential for supplying clean water to the world's poor, but many challenges must be overcome to realise it.
Community ownership is key to nanotech water projects
Nanotechnology must be effectively shared with stakeholders if it's to deliver clean water, say Thembela Hillie and Mbhuti Hlophe.
Policy Briefs
Improving livelihoods with ICTs
ICT projects can be strategic tools for development if they consider social contexts and are tailored to community needs.
News and Features
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 18 June–1 July 2009
A new treatment for sleeping sickness, researchers find a way to detect malaria in pregnant women, Africa develops its biotechnology agenda, and more.
1 July 2009
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Mobile masts used in African weather monitoring
Aims to boost Africa's weather forecasting are taking advantage of its mobile phone infrastructure to mount weather stations on masts.
29 June 2009
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Source: BBC Online / UN News Centre
Mobile phone alerts to warn of disaster in Bangladesh
24 June 2009
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Source: Reuters India
Practical Guides
How to set up a science blog
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
