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China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.

Co-planting an acacia variety with crops delivers timely natural fertiliser as well as cutting erosion and supplying wood for domestic use.

Despite an increase in the number of science professionals in China, there is considerable dissatisfaction with their status and conditions.

Chinese scientists are respected, if remote, figures — so long as they are not involved in advertising.

Arab scientists are competing to win funding for inventions in a new reality television show created to boost public interest in science.

Southern African scientists are compiling the continent's scientific output in the hope of more global recognition.

Innovative solutions to agricultural problems and getting information to farmers will be the focus of a new alliance between Chile and India.

Women around the world have been recognised for their contributions to science in the 'For Women in Science' awards.

Informal ways of learning about science, such as visits to science museums, really do improve scientific understanding, say researchers.

Scientists have formed a coalition to uphold the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.

Ecuador has launched its first hands-on science centre, with US$4 million worth of funding, to boost S&T in the country.

Journalists in Uganda should take advantage of press freedom and get science stories out to the public, says the country's president, Yoweri Museveni.

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is creating a cyberstore of scientific lectures to help improve science education in developing nations.

Strained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.

Costa Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.

The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.

Students between 14 and 21 years old have taken part in the 'Creativity Park', a Colombian experience to foster creativity in future researchers.

A new museum, with several laboratories, interactive areas and an activity park will be inaugurated in La Paz, Bolivia, next April.

Bolivia was the stage for a variety of science communication activities, including lectures, guided tours, exhibitions and fairs.

Chinese scientists have submitted a letter to the country's education authorities, calling for an increase in primary school science education.