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It is hailed as having the potential to help solve some of the developing world's biggest problems. But what can nanotechnology — the science of the infinitely small — really do? And what are its risks and benefits?
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Opinions and Analysis
Successful innovation depends on engaging the grassroots
Technological innovation can't be imposed on poor people — they must be engaged to select ideas that suit their lives, writes Lawrence Gudza.
Investment in ICT is no substitute for technology policy
African governments with technology policies that focus only on ICT should rethink their priorities, says Ndubuisi Ekekwe.
2 March 2012
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Biomed Analysis: Engage the public on new technologies
16 November 2011
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News and Features
UNESCO urged to explore guidelines on 'nano-ethics'
A meeting in Slovakia has heard that UNESCO should seek North–South agreement on how to deal with the ethics of nanotechnology.
Water nanofilter 'could cut diarrhoea-related deaths'
A nanofilter that kills waterborne bacteria and viruses in drinking water may only cost families US$2.50 a year, say Indian researchers.
3 June 2013
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Nanotech filter may protect farmed fish from fungus
14 May 2013
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Nanowire device may help tackle malaria drug resistance
25 April 2013
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