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The Argentinean ministries of science and education have launched a scheme where scientists will talk to schoolchildren about their work.

Researchers in eight African countries will benefit from three US$800,000 grants from the Regional Initiative in Science and Education (RISE).

The United Arab Emirates has opened a new academy to tackle water shortages and facilitate training in water resources management.

Mathematics and exact sciences should be taught from the first years of primary school, say ministers of education from Mercosur countries.

Iraq has put science and technology at the centre of a proposed five-year, US$1 billion higher education plan.

When it comes to e-learning it's not the hardware you use, but the way that you use it that counts, a new survey suggests.

The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative has launched a new version of their XO laptop, which will host Windows and use less power.

The African Union's new commissioner has placed education at the top of his agenda for advancing science and technology on the continent.

Chinese scientists have submitted a letter to the country's education authorities, calling for an increase in primary school science education.

Global computer giant Intel has teamed up with an Arab foundation to train two million teachers in interactive learning in 16 countries.

Kenya has created a new ministry that will bring together scientists and university researchers — and appointed a new minister to run it.

Member states of the Arab League have approved a ten-year strategy aiming to boost higher education and scientific research.

The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of its first national authority to coordinate and fund scientific research.

Saudi Arabia has announced several new nanotechnology research centres, to promote education and research.

India has increased its science spending by 16 per cent, including a massive rise in funds for manned space missions.

US tenure rules should be modified to reward development work, says the country's top science adviser.

The United Arab Emirates are investing US$15 billion in an alternative energy and clean energy initiative.

Poor countries experiencing rapid technical growth still need to improve their capacity to absorb new technology, says a World Bank report.

India has launched a major plan to attract new students and train the next generation of scientists.

Despite pressure to back out, Peru is sticking with the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative and expects its first batch of laptops soon.