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Malaria impasse 'could be overcome with brain scans'
MRI scans could transform scientists' understanding of cerebral malaria but the technology is barely used, say researchers
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
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.
Thai HIV trial shines light on research mystery
The Thailand HIV vaccine trial reveals the human body's fighting response to the virus, a conference has heard, but many questions remain.
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.
Hammocks could be added to malaria control arsenal
South-East Asia's mosquitoes bite at dusk so bednets are of limited use — but treated hammocks could be a useful addition.
NEWS | 19 October 2009 | EN
Water weed given new life as fabric
Researchers have found a way to spin fabric from water hyacinth, turning the much-criticised weed into a potential windfall.
NEWS | 5 October 2009 | EN
Breakthrough HIV vaccine first to cut infection rates
An experimental HIV vaccine trialled in Thailand has reduced infection rates for the first time, by almost a third.
New fly offers hope for termite control
Researchers hope that a newly-identified parasitic fly may one day help curb the high cost of termite damage in Southeast Asia.
NEWS | 20 August 2009 | EN
Asian irrigation must be revitalised, warns report
Unless old water systems are modernised, Asian countries will have to import "politically untenable" amounts of food.
NEWS | 18 August 2009 | EN
New study confirms growing antimalarial resistance
A study looking at malaria parasites' response to artemisinin-based antimalarial drugs confirms growing resistance in western Cambodia.
NEWS | 3 August 2009 | EN
Scientists warn of Ebola outbreak in pigs
Researchers have called for government measures to cap the spread of an Ebola virus in pigs in the Philippines.
NEWS | 15 July 2009 | EN
Obama vows to boost science ties with Muslim world
Barack Obama has outlined a commitment to improving science and technology relations with Muslim communities around the world.
Tropics are swine flu mutation hotspot, warn scientists
Mutation or mixing of the swine flu virus is likely to be occur in resource-poor tropical countries, say scientists.
Research reveals Pacific Ocean threats and solutions
A synthesis of over 3,400 Pacific Ocean studies reveals threats to coastal communities but also widely applicable potential solutions.
Climate change threats outlined for Vietnam and SE Asia
The Asian Development Bank says Vietnam is particularly vulnerable to climate change and calls on South-East Asia to embark on adaptation.
NEWS | 1 May 2009 | EN
New method to track cyclone paths unveiled
NASA has developed an improved cyclone prediction method that could plug data gaps and increase warning times in vulnerable regions.
Countries funded to plan forest protection
Developing countries have been funded to take part in the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation scheme.
NEWS | 16 April 2009 | EN
Vietnamese research 'marred by poor pay'
Poor pay for Vietnamese scientists is hindering science development in the country, according to a new report.
South-East Asian climate map reveals disaster hotspots
Cambodia is at surprisingly high risk of climate-related disaster but the Indonesian capital Jakarta tops the list for South-East Asia.
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