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Capitalism could counter its impact on obesity

Encouraging the spread of probiotic foods that promote healthy gut bacteria could help developing countries tackle obesity, says Kingsley Anukam.

LETTER | 18 August 2008 | EN

Test for P. knowlesi malaria not routine in remote areas

A test for malaria caused by Plasmodium knowlesi exists, says Balbir Singh, but it isn't routine in rural areas where the disease is common.

LETTER | 28 January 2008 | EN

Sustainable a 'euphemism for mass death'

The developing world needs 'big projects, not small ideas' — and nuclear power is a viable and necessary solution, argues Marje Hecht.

LETTER | 13 December 2007 | EN

Provide carbon credits for long-term soil amendments

LETTER | 5 December 2007 | EN

Tilapia fish can pose danger to ecosystems

Warea Orapa says that tilapia fish — hailed as a method of controlling mosquitoes — can cause damage when introduced into new ecosysems.

LETTER | 5 September 2007 | EN

Mosquitoes will conquer pyrethrum

There is little resistance to the pesticide pyrethrum at present, but use in bednets could change this, says Christiaan Kooyman.

LETTER | 22 August 2007 | EN

Emphasising potential in UNESCO's science programmes

Alexander Boksenberg argues that the unique potential of UNESCO's science strategies is substantial.

LETTER | 3 May 2007 | EN

Venezuelan vision: cooperate, participate, innovate

Cristobal Valencia Ramirez describes Venezuela's take on innovation and enterprise, pointing out that its policies have been in place for at least five years.

LETTER | 5 September 2006 | EN

US$100 laptop steals limelight from better solutions

Sam Lanfranco argues that the fame of the One Laptop Per Child initiative has prevented more worthy initiatives from receiving the media attention they deserve.

LETTER | 18 August 2006 | EN

Islam should be a driving force for scientific progress

Wagdy Sawahel argues that it is not Islam, but Muslim leaders and policymakers who are to blame for the lack of scientific progress in the Islamic world.

LETTER | 31 March 2006 | EN

Borneo's flames are not confined to Indonesia

Rhett Harrison says the burning peat swamps of Borneo are not just an Indonesian problem nor solely due to weak governance.

LETTER | 7 January 2005 | EN

Indian science needs 'complete overhaul'

Shanthu Shantharam argues that India needs to overhaul its scientific system in order for creativity and originality to flourish.

LETTER | 29 January 2004 | EN