Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.

Yet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.

A Ugandan report suggests that policymakers' interest in science and technology is growing. But they need support to turn it into action.

Christina Scott, champion of science journalism across Africa, has died.

The world is close to eradicating polio, but countries need consistent vigilance — including informed media coverage — to reach this goal.

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

We need more information about science journalists in the developing world, and what they need to develop their skills.

The recent riots in the United Kingdom have shown the dark side of social media. But we must avoid heavy restrictions on their use.

The Horn of Africa drought exposes the continuing gap between our ability to predict disaster and to take effective humanitarian action.

Government attempts to control science communication clash with public demands for accountability, and journalists must resist this trend.

Biosafety is important, but so is ensuring that GM crops benefit the rural poor and that decisions are based on sound science.

Focusing on the 'citation advantage' of open access misses its value in getting science information in the hands of those who need it.

Science cannot resolve political conflict. But scientific cooperation can have a key role in maximising post-conflict opportunities.

Evaluating science in a knowledge economy needs more than just academic criteria.

The scientific community should commit to communication as an integral part of a researcher's professional role.

Excessive focus on the Millennium Development Goals risks undermining the long-term investment required for building scientific capacity.

Policymakers need better information about the regional impact of climate change on water supplies, and on ways of adapting to it.

Poor communications, not science, caused the IPCC's 'Climategate' debacle. Despite this, it must keep the doors open between journalists and researchers.

We have joined Twitter and Facebook to build our science for development platform but we need your help to make the most of social media.

Ensuring science is conducted with integrity requires a supportive culture, not draconian rules and sanctions.