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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Although many developing countries are still not major players in space technology, there is a growing recognition that it can be of practical value — in predicting natural disasters or monitoring crops for example.
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Opinions and Analysis
Earth observation system must support basic research
An editorial in Nature welcomes plans for a globally-integrated system of Earth observation, but warns it must support the basic scientific activity of data collection.
25 February 2005
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Source: Nature
UNESCO should not neglect Earth sciences
Jan Zalasiewicz warns that closing UNESCO's Earth sciences division will have a severe impact on researchers in developing countries.
25 February 2005
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Source: The Guardian (United Kingdom)
News and Features
Brazil harnesses space tech to monitor deforestation
Brazil is set to launch a satellite, carrying a British-made high-tech camera, in 2011 for various applications including environmental observation.
Indian government boosts science spending
India has increased its science spending by 16 per cent, including a massive rise in funds for manned space missions.
4 March 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 1–17 February 2008
28 February 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 16–30 January 2008
29 January 2008
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