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.

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.

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

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

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

An official directive about the relationship between scientists and media has led to a clash of opinions among researchers in Argentina.

UNESCO has launched a website that will collect information on the status of open access to scientific information across the world.

An Egyptian scientist is suing Nature for publishing an article that he says damaged his reputation, and the case has begun in the UK.

Working conditions are more important than salary, or bouts of training, for shaping morale in research institutions, says a study.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch a scientific journal to improve communication among scientists.

A new ranking of regional universities shows that Brazil produces the largest number both of publications and of academics with doctoral degrees.

The rise in the number of scientific papers published by Brazilian researchers may hide a decrease in quality caused by reduced funding.

A database of Egyptian PhD theses is the first step in a project to map the nation's science sector.

The growing number of science papers from South-East Asia reflects the region's shift towards a knowledge economy, a study says.

Indian scientists have called for a dedicated body to police scientific ethics to tackle the growing number of cases of research misconduct.

Journalists in the Middle East should look beyond the surface to report on the real impact of big investments in science, a conference has heard.

Only 50% of the articles on REDD published in Brazilian newspapers between 2005 and 2009 dealt with locally relevant issues, a study shows.

The second Ibero-American Ranking finds Latin America's research output is still small relative to the rest of the world, but growing fast.