Putting science
at the heart of development
Publication — and the recognition it brings — can pose significant challenges, particularly for researchers in developing countries who often lack access to scientific journals or research papers in local languages.
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Opinions and Analysis
Latin American Radar: Riding the wave of open access
Latin America is embracing the free access movement in its scientific production, but there are structural and economic challenges, says Carla Almeida.
20 May 2013
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Science journalism and communication make a good match
Communicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.
News and Features
India lacks political will for science communication
Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.
21 May 2013
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WCSJ2013 urged to find new funding model for critical journalism
A plan is needed to protect critical science journalism as media incomes fall, heard a meeting ahead of the World Conference of Science Journalists.
UNESCO commits to support open access in Latin America
23 April 2013
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Panama brings science to the streets
19 April 2013
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ES
Practical Guides
Using digital tools for journalism
Science journalist Lynne Smit is your guide to the digital research and publishing tools that are changing the working lives of journalists.
How to report science in local languages
Reporting science meaningfully in local languages requires more than a good dictionary. Bothina Osama shares tips on what works.
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