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.
Create open-source databases for clinical trials
Greg W. Fegan and Trudie A. Lang urge the use of open-source database systems to increase the scope and variety of clinical trials.
Risk research needed for water nanotechnology
Nanotechnology could help make drinking water safe, but the risks have to be weighed, say Thembela Hillie and Mbhuti Hlophe.
25 October 2007
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Source: Nature Nanotechnology
2 July 2007
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Source: PloS Medicine
17 April 2007
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Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization
India looks to nanotechnology to boost agriculture
A recent report recommends investing in nanotechnology R&D to boost Indian agricultural productivity.
16 May 2008
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Researchers devise 'mobile' medical imaging system
Scientists have created a system that transfers medical images via mobile phones, enabling more economical imaging technology.
16 May 2008
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8 May 2008
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30 April 2008
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