Offering more images, audio and video will entice new readers to science-related development stories that they might otherwise overlook.

Stronger links between scientific tools and the environment in which they operate can improve the effectiveness of early warning.

A greater commitment to multidisciplinary research, and to local problem solving, is essential to achieving future development goals.

Big scientific discoveries, such as the God particle, can have great Earthly potential that must be shared by the world's poor.

Last week's summit has confirmed that sustainable development will only be achieved through the political leadership of developing countries.

Co-hosting the world's largest radio telescope raises South Africa's scientific standing. But it must also help meet the country's social needs.

Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.

A meeting in London this week will show whether science can not only diagnose our environmental crisis but also provide effective solutions.

The Fukushima accident raised questions that must be addressed by developing countries considering nuclear energy.

The recent riots in the United Kingdom have shown the dark side of social media. But we must avoid heavy restrictions on their use.

The Horn of Africa drought exposes the continuing gap between our ability to predict disaster and to take effective humanitarian action.

The world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.

Nanotechnology for health should not suffer the same fate as GM — potential health and environmental hazards should be monitored and regulated early on.

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Delivering on its 'science for development' promises will help the Obama administration regain trust within the developing world.

The political climate is ripe for a new push to eliminate nuclear weapons; scientists can boost its chance of success.

Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.

Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.

Nanotechnology holds huge potential for supplying clean water to the world's poor, but many challenges must be overcome to realise it.