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Petrol companies invest US$1.7 million in science

The Venezuelan institute for science has received funds from Total Oil and Shell for supporting research in nuclear medicine and access to science journals.

3 July 2008 | ES

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Chile pushes for high tech biofuel

Chile is offering US$6 million for projects joining the private-public sectors, to develop and commercialisehigh tech biofuel.

3 July 2008 | ES

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Renewables investment 'needs robust policy frameworks'

Robust policy frameworks are needed to keep renewable energy investments growing in developing countries, say experts.

3 July 2008 | EN

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South–South industrial centre opens in Egypt

Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.

3 July 2008 | EN

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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 19 June–3 July

Kenya and Nigeria prepare cassava crop trials, DRC to benefit first from US$5 billion hydro project, yaws disease still a threat, and more.

3 July 2008 | EN

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Paraguay calls for 'liberalisation' of Internet access

Paraguay has called for a reduction in the cost of Internet and telephone access, to turn the country into an innovative force within the region.

2 July 2008 | ES

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Egyptian centre to push Middle East renewables

Egypt has set up a regional centre of excellence for renewable energy for the Middle East and North Africa.

2 July 2008 | EN

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Powerful new tool to diagnose drug-resistant TB

Following successful clinical trials of a new tool to diagnose drug-resistant TB, the WHO has endorsed its use in all affected countries.

2 July 2008 | EN

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Paraguay broadens access to science

Paraguayan scientists will have increased access to important online science databases, thanks to an agreement signed last week.

1 July 2008 | ES

Copenhagen Challenge

Science communicators rise to climate challenge

Science communicators from across the globe have put together a series of recommendations for better communicating climate change.

1 July 2008 | EN

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Sanitation 'crucial' for tackling water-borne disease

A new WHO report concludes that effective and affordable methods for tackling sanitation are essential to control water-borne diseases.

1 July 2008 | EN

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Software provides 'virtual lab' for students

New software will enable high school students in Chile to work with molecular biology and biotech tools and processes.

1 July 2008 | ES

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Colombia calls for applications to massive science fund

The Colombian government is calling for applications to a massive fund to support advanced training, science and innovation in the country.

30 June 2008 | ES

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Sickle cell drug mired in controversy

Production of a herbal-based sickle cell anaemia drug could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption.

30 June 2008 | EN | FR

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Science journalism urged to be more locally relevant

Science journalism will have more impact in developing countries if efforts are made to make research relevant to local communities, experts say.

27 June 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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South Asia News in brief: 12–26 June 2008

Bangladesh gets serious about climate change, Canada and India team up for S&T projects, Bhutanese Yak herders favour solar power, and more.

26 June 2008 | EN

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Genomic medicine sector 'needs government backing'

Genomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.

26 June 2008 | EN

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Journal access programmes 'need wider input'

Un rapport conclut que la facilitation de l'accès des pays en développement aux contenus des publications nécessite une meilleure implication - et particulièrement celle des sociétés savantes.

25 June 2008 | EN

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Lack of cervical cancer screening 'putting women at risk'

Women in developing countries are not regularly screened for cervical cancer, putting them at greater risk from the disease, finds a study.

24 June 2008 | EN | 中文

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New intellectual property plan to boost Chinese patents

China has launched an intellectual property strategy to encourage innovation and increase the number of patents held by Chinese citizens.

24 June 2008 | EN | 中文