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New technologies: Space technology

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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 | EN
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 | EN
Source: The Guardian (United Kingdom)


News and Features

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 | EN

Scientists have sequenced part of the mango genome South Asia News in brief: 1–17 February 2008

A round up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–17 February 2008.

28 February 2008 | EN