Governments in the Middle East and North Africa are recognising the links between the uprisings and science for development, says Bothina Osama.

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

Big scientific discoveries, such as the God particle, can have great Earthly potential that must be shared by the world's poor.

Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.