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South Asia News in brief: 12–25 November 2009
Bangladesh may have answer to arsenic problem, Nepalese poor to manage forests, Bhutan to open its first technology park, and more.
NEWS | 24 November 2009 | EN
Himalayan glaciers 'not shrinking rapidly'
An Indian report rejects the consensus view that the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking rapidly — sparking controversy.
Cholera outbreaks depend on river flow, say scientists
The speed and volume of river flow shape the severity of cholera outbreaks, a Bangladeshi study has found.
NEWS | 13 November 2009 | EN
Indian expat scientists scheme off to shaky start
The first scientist to return home as part of India's new expatriate scheme has been dismissed, causing mixed reactions from fellow researchers.
NEWS | 12 November 2009 | EN
Children missing out on zinc diarrhoea treatment
Despite campaigning in Bangladesh, under-fives are still failing to receive zinc treatment for diarrhoeal disease, a survey says.
NEWS | 12 November 2009 | EN
South Asia News in brief: 29 October–11 November 2009
The Maldives ahead of carbon neutral target, South Asia marred by slow broadband, Nepal to discuss climate at Everest's base, and more.
NEWS | 11 November 2009 | EN
Diarrhoea kills over a million over-fives each year
Deaths from diarrhoea in over-five-year-olds far exceed established estimates, according to a new study.
NEWS | 30 October 2009 | EN
Biosafety back on the agenda in Pakistan
Pakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.
NEWS | 30 October 2009 | EN
Link between patent law and tech transfer 'not proven'
Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.
South Asia News in brief: 15–29 October 2009
Pakistan to receive expertise from China, making fertiliser from human faeces, Maldives ministers dive to highlight climate change, and more.
NEWS | 29 October 2009 | EN
Speed up climate tech transfer, urges UN meeting
A UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.
Nepal, Japan team up for Himalayan climate research
Japan and Nepal have announced that they will form a research partnership to study climate change related issues in the Himalayas.
Weather station network to serve South Asia
A weather station network across South Asia is part of an India-led drive for locally produced climate change data.
NEWS | 26 October 2009 | EN
TWAS aims to boost its science fund
The academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.
Indian arsenic clean-up 'working well'
Researchers say that a chemical-free arsenic decontamination method is proving successful in an Indian village.
NEWS | 16 October 2009 | EN
Indian regulator endorses first GM vegetable
The Indian government will now consult the public before deciding whether to agree with regulators and approve GM aubergine.
NEWS | 16 October 2009 | EN
Brown rice could aid diabetes control
Researchers have found that brown rice inhibits the breakdown of sugar into glucose — good news for diabetics.
NEWS | 16 October 2009 | EN
South Asia News in brief: 2–14 October 2009
Scientists produce biofuel from water hyacinths, global climate models adjusted for local use, Bhutan to introduce Hib vaccine, and more.
NEWS | 14 October 2009 | EN
New antibiotic shows promise in combating malaria
Bangladeshi researchers say that the antibiotic tigecycline has potential use in combination with antimalarials such as artemisinin.
NEWS | 12 October 2009 | EN
Affordable cholera vaccine closer to reality
An affordable cholera vaccine candidate that meets WHO standards has shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials.
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