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Science & Innovation Policy: Science in the Islamic world

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Muslim scientists played a vital role in the emergence of modern science, yet today science in Islamic societies is in a poor state. How can they improve the performance of Islamic science and encourage innovation?

(Photo credit: Nadia El-Awady)

Opinions and Analysis

Dead Sea Scientists can help bring peace to the Middle East

Michael Greene reviews the ways in which regional scientific cooperation could promote peace in the Middle East.

21 November 2008 | EN | ??
Source: Science

Modern-day Elx, Valencia, Spain. The Elx Palm Grove was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries

D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.

4 January 2008 | EN | FR


News and Features

SESAME, Al-Balqa Applied University Middle East's synchrotron runs short of funds

The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.

1 December 2008 | EN

Arab world debuts its first science news website

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

3 November 2008 | EN | FR