A SciDev.Net survey reveals the challenges of applying research insights to policy and practice, and underscores that evidence is not enough.

Progressive scientific diplomacy focused on building research capacity is in everybody's political interests, but significant challenges remain.

The Olympic Games remind us that — as in science — competitiveness must be tempered with cooperation to achieve social development.

Efforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.

Millennium Science Initiative funding has produced an impressive range of projects in Uganda. The government is wrong to bring it to an end.

Crucial development opportunities may be lost without committed science ministers.

A decision to delay, yet again, the destruction of smallpox virus stocks ignores the concerns of the developing world.

Delivering on its 'science for development' promises will help the Obama administration regain trust within the developing world.

Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.

The political climate is ripe for a new push to eliminate nuclear weapons; scientists can boost its chance of success.

Using science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.

Japan is the latest country to give scientific cooperation with developing countries a higher profile in its foreign aid policies.