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WHO group championed the unconventional as well

Much of the criticism directed at a WHO report is "simply wrong", says Mary Moran, and readers should consult the full report.

1 February 2010 | EN

Chinese research struggles to make an impact

Research in China is growing rapidly but publications are not being widely cited, says Stewart Dods.

1 December 2009 | EN | 中文

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Rethink R&D funds

Funds levied from business could transform Islamic science — but they need strategic planning
Men with a solar panel in Tanzania - Flickr/PRI's The World

Electrifying Africa

An African solar research network is aiming high
Brown seaweed by Bio Architecture Lab Inc

Brown biofuel bonanza

Brown seaweed can produce more biofuel than sugarcane or maize, thanks to a breakthrough
Protests in Tahir Square, Cairo by Flickr/Kodak Agfa

Revolution turnaround

It's been a tumultuous year for science in Egypt
King Saud University by Wikipedia/abrnkak

Saudi rankings row

Saudi Arabia's two leading universities have received a total US$3 billion, reigniting a debate about university rankings

Zero tolerance

Policymakers in Muslim countries have a responsibility to promote scientific integrity, says Athar Osama
Carel IJsselmuiden by COHRED

Beyond Aid

Focussing on what countries are doing right — rather than what they've got wrong
Biogas facility in Meru, Kenya by Flickr/Sustainable_Sanitation

Rio+20: Is science getting a say?

There's quite a bit about science in the first draft of the Rio+20 negotiations
Engineers - Flickr/Engineering at Cambridge

Forgotten engineers

The role of engineering in shaping sustainable development is being forgotten, say engineers