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Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.

Opinions and Analysis

Glaxo sets example to other drug companies

A Nature editorial praises GlaxoSmithKline for sharing its database of potential malaria drugs and urges others to follow suit.

2 February 2010 | EN
Source: Nature

Africa Analysis: Professional societies need networking

African scientists must match rekindled enthusiasm for professional societies with a new commitment to networking, says Linda Nordling.

29 January 2010 | EN | FR

Policy Briefs

Improving early childhood nutrition

Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.

20 January 2010 | EN
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute

Policies to tackle HIV/AIDS

Reducing the global burden of HIV/AIDS relies on increased funding, more research and targeted prevention strategies.

1 December 2009 | EN
Source: Health Affairs


News and Features

Flickr/Robert Thomson China signals major shift into GM crops

China plans to start farming genetically modified crops on an industrial scale, according to its first policy missive of 2010.

8 February 2010 | EN | 中文

Chemistry course for school teachers 'a success'

Teachers from five Latin American countries are the first to have trialled a UNESCO course intended to bring science to schoolchildren in a safe, cheap way.

8 February 2010 | ES

Practical Guides

Making science count in policy

Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.

1 October 2009 | EN
Source: NERC