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We must restore scientific integrity in Indian research

For its own international credibility, Indian science must be seen to deal with scientific misconduct, says N. Raghuram.

3 July 2008 | EN

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Africa should invest in GMOs for small farmers

Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.

Source: Harvard International Review

18 June 2008 | EN | 中文

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Gulf states should work together on research

A regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.

11 June 2008 | EN

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China and India set the pace in South–South cooperation

Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Developing world science strengthens US innovation

By tapping into the increase in developing country scientists, US innovators could reinforce their market positions, says G. Pascal Zachary.

Source: The New York Times

22 April 2008 | EN | 中文

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Guarding the Gulf of Mexico's valuable resources

Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.

14 March 2008 | EN | ES

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Aid needed to help China make carbon cuts

Based on current growth rates, China's carbon emissions will equal today's entire global output by 2030, warn Ning Zeng and colleagues.

Source: Science

8 February 2008 | EN | 中文

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New wave of development institutions needed

New institutions are needed to tackle environment and poverty problems, say Kamaljit S. Bawa, Ganesan Balachander and Peter Raven.

Source: Science

11 January 2008 | EN | 中文

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Biofuels: benefits and risks for developing countries

Biofuels offer huge potential, but pose challenges best countered with strong and coherent development policies, says S. Arungu-Olende.

5 December 2007 | EN | ES | 中文

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European TB fight must begin in developing countries

The best way for European countries to combat tuberculosis is to help developing countries first, say Bruce Currey and colleagues.

Source: The Lancet

22 October 2007 | EN | 中文

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Private sector can help Islamic science

The Muslim world need not lag behind in science and technology. Abdalla Alnajjar looks at an initiative that is charting a new approach.

3 October 2007 | EN

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Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science

Muslim countries need good quality institutions to motivate researchers, argues Athar Osama.

3 October 2007 | EN | FR

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Academies as agents of change in the OIC

Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide can be turned, says Mohamed H.A. Hassan.

3 October 2007 | EN

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Bringing biotechnologies from bench to bedside

Peter Singer and colleagues provide a model for implementing novel biotechnologies such as vaccines and diagnostics in developing countries.

Source: Nature

21 September 2007 | EN | 中文

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Indian president's strong scientific legacy

Indian science has many reasons to be grateful to A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the country's recently retired president, maintains Y. S. Rajan.

11 September 2007 | EN

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Africa must commit to biosecurity measures

The threat of biotechnology misuse has implications for the development of science and technology in Africa, argue Chandre Gould and colleagues.

16 August 2007 | EN

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Injustice of climate catastrophes inflicted on Africa

For Africans, there has been no justice so far in global action against climate change, argues Chukwumerije Okereke.

1 August 2007 | EN

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Africa cannot turn a blind eye to climate change

African leaders need to stop ignoring climate change and incorporate mitigation and adaptation policies into development, argues Anthony Nyong.

1 August 2007 | EN

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Field trials of AIDS prevention methods must continue

Despite the political difficulties, field trials of AIDS prevention methods must be continued, argues this Nature editorial.

Source: Nature

20 July 2007 | EN | 中文

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Islam needs to regain the spirit of science

Ziauddin Sardar says Islam has lost its thirst for scientific inquiry and needs to restore old ways of scientific thinking to succeed.

Source: Nature

13 July 2007 | EN | 中文