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Definitions have been adapted from three main sources: Cordis (ECC), the Frascati Manual (FM) and the Oslo Manual (OM), with thanks to the providers.

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Applied research

Original investigation undertaken to acquire new knowledge, but directed primarily towards a specific practical objective (see also research and development) (FM).

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We track the news on science, technology and the Rio+20 Earth Summit
Radio satellite array - SKA Africa

SKA to be shared

The world's most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array, will be shared between South Africa and Australia and New Zealand

From GM crops to forestry

Learn more about the challenges of feeding our growing population versus caring for our planet
A globe with internet cables - Shutterstock

Speedy research

A new high-speed Internet link may boost data and research transfer between Africa and the rest of the world
Well drilling in South Sudan - Flickr/Water for South Sudan

Under the surface

More tech and collaboration is needed before Africa's huge groundwater resources can quench its thirst
A mobile phone - Flickr/kiwanja

African innovation

Two North Africans have scooped the first African Innovation Prize awards

Buruli ulcer patient, Ghana - Flickr/ReSurge International

Preventing Buruli ulcer

Intensification of agriculture could favour spread of the neglected disease in Africa, says Rousseau Djouaka
Mrs. Chabayanzara follows podcast instructions to draw cattle vaccine, Zimbabwe - Lawrence Gudza

No local input, no impact

Pushing technology won't work without engaging poor communities, says Lawrence Gudza

Follow the money

African universities with the right leadership can tap a growing number of rich donors, writes Linda Nordling