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Developing nations should avoid 'slow science'

Scientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.

1 May 2013 | EN | ES

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Open access is the future for Africa's science media

Brains Network editor Marc Mcilhone backs open sharing in the second article on how to support online science journalism in Africa.

24 April 2013 | EN | FR

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A culture of plagiarism is harming Africa's journalists

In the first of two articles on how to support African science journalism online, Research Africa editor Linda Nordling takes on plagiarism.

23 April 2013 | EN | FR

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In Perspective: What really holds back Islamic science

Conservative traditions, rather than religious belief, seem to be the main barrier to modern science in Muslim countries, says David Dickson.

18 April 2013 | EN | FR

Latin American Analysis: Between opinion and influence

Initiatives to boost public participation on S&T policies must clarify their objectives and their impact should be assessed, says Carla Almeida.

18 March 2013 | ES

In Perspective: Well-framed science can boost its social impact

How scientific knowledge is presented in public debate, by scientists or journalists, has a big influence on its impact, says David Dickson.

19 February 2013 | EN | ES

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Islam Analysis: Faith must be reconciled with science

Critical debate is needed to resolve science-Islam divisions and ensure that knowledge flourishes in the Muslim world, says Athar Osama.

15 February 2013 | EN

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Crying wolf over disasters undermines future warnings

Disaster warnings can be fast, but how can we also ensure their accuracy and credibility, ask Rohan Samarajiva and Nalaka Gunawardene.

6 February 2013 | EN | ES

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Polio killings should be a wake-up call to eradication effort

The murder of health workers in Pakistan means the last leg of efforts to eradicate the disease can't be business as usual, says Heidi Larson.

25 January 2013 | EN | FR

In Perspective: Launching a third industrial revolution

A third industrial revolution based on new communication and energy technologies needs strong political commitments, argues David Dickson.

21 January 2013 | EN | ES

Africa Analysis: Filling climate data gaps is only the first step

Africa's ever-improving climate change data need to be put to better use if they are to help farmers and avert disasters, says Linda Nordling.

4 January 2013 | EN | FR

In Perspective: A fatal gap between science and policy?

Journalists can help the developed world take responsibility for climate change by making it relevant to readers' lives, says David Dickson.

21 December 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

USAID will continue its push for science

As the Obama administration begins a second term, USAID's Alex Dehgan describes how the agency will build on its science-for-development agenda.

20 December 2012 | EN | ES

Our model shows how physics can boost development

A successful model for making more out of physics for development is ready to roll out to others, writes Dipali Bhatt-Chauhan.

12 December 2012 | EN

Africa Analysis: Kenya sending the wrong message about GM foods

Kenya has bypassed its own biosafety watchdog in banning GM foods, which will stifle balanced debate of GM in Africa, says Linda Nordling.

7 December 2012 | EN

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Climate funds must help integrate climate into policy

Developing countries deserve more support for their efforts to prioritise climate change in development, writes climate expert Simon Anderson.

28 November 2012 | EN | FR

In Perspective: USAID moves in the right direction

The US development agency looks set to build on its 'development science' efforts during Barack Obama's second term, writes David Dickson.

23 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR

Islam Analysis: Demand-driven innovation in Pakistan

Despite some success in science, Pakistan underachieves because it lacks structures for commercial innovation, says Athar Osama.

15 November 2012 | EN

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Foresight studies: shaping the future for food security

The world's food security depends on the quality of the forward-looking agricultural studies we are carrying out today, says Mark Holderness.

2 November 2012 | EN | ES

In Perspective: The World Academy of Sciences

The renaming of TWAS reflects changes in global science. But its original priorities must be maintained, says David Dickson.

1 November 2012 | EN | ES | 中文