A review of experimental GM insect releases points to 'scientific deficiencies' and lack of openness in regulatory approvals.

Access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.

A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.

Engineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.

A science study published in layman’s language shows how Amazonian fruit trees and plants can support the wellbeing and nutrition of local people.

A 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.

Pakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.

Asia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.

The Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.

Campaigners welcome plenty of science in the first draft of the planet's environmental negotiations, but say there are omissions.

Indian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.

Uganda's president has declared, again, that he will raise scientists' pay to "international standards".

Scientists have built a database for schistosomiasis in Africa, which they are putting forward as a model for a global neglected disease tool.

Secondary school students in Latin America and Spain are not interested in pursuing careers in science, a regional survey has found.

Indian premier Manmohan Singh wants the country’s scientists to follow policy using science and technology to push inclusive growth.

Science and tech played big roles in events such as the Arab Spring and tackling natural disasters ― but they struggled to be heard elsewhere.

South Asian countries should drop political agendas in favour of collaboration in sustainable development research, experts say.

The decision by the Argentinean newspaper La Nación, to suspend its science section has led to protests from scientists and journalists.

Scientists and officials in Senegal are working on a science policy that will join up research efforts to meet development needs.

African participants at an international meeting emphasise the need for continent-wide action to generate easy-to-access environmental data.