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Scientists lament Mexico's reduced science budget
With a lower science budget for 2010, Mexico will be ill-equipped for problems such as flu pandemics and natural disasters, warn scientists.
NEWS | 26 November 2009 | ES
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
Agriculture fastest-growing research in China
China's agricultural science is expanding fast, and its 'world share' of research papers is rising too, says a report.
Scientists 'must ensure key research reaches the poor'
Scientists must lobby policymakers and politicians to ensure that vital research on maternal and child health saves lives, say the authors of a report.
NEWS | 11 November 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
Financial crisis squeezes African science funding
Funds have fallen and the future is "worrying", the AU's science chief told the TWAS meeting, but some countries gave confident reports.
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.
Chilean scientists criticise 2010 science budget
Scientists in Chile say that the science and technology budget for next year proposed by the government will not be enough to fund valuable projects.
NEWS | 18 October 2009 | ES
Africans 'losing out' in North–South collaborations
Failure to secure rights over joint research data is preventing African researchers from getting ahead, a meeting has heard.
NEWS | 14 October 2009 | EN
Egypt to accept patent applications in Arabic
Patent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.
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.
First Chagas drug in 40 years to enter clinical trials
The dearth of drugs for Chagas could be over as two organisations collaborate on testing on a new treatment.
Poor countries spending more on science
Developing countries are spending more on R&D and have invested in many more scientists, according to UNESCO figures.
Arab women scientists launch initiatives
An awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.
Protests postpone Mexico scholarship cuts
The protests of public authorities have led the Mexican government to postpone a planned cut in postgraduate scholarships.
NEWS | 5 October 2009 | ES
Chile reduces support to young scientists
Chile has cut its 2009 budget for young scientists by 18.6 per cent compared to the previous year.
NEWS | 2 October 2009 | ES
Argentina launches biotech centre
The Argentinean government has invested around US$2 million in a new centre for biotechnology research.
NEWS | 30 September 2009 | ES
Saudi science powerhouse opens its doors
Leaders of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which opened this week, have stated their global aims.
NEWS | 25 September 2009 | EN
Indian innovation stands to improve, says report
India is ranked behind Brazil and China for growth in innovative capacity, says a new report, but its tech readiness is praiseworthy.
Merck, Wellcome create new model for vaccine development
A new centre will marry academia and industry in an unprecedented partnership to develop vaccines for the poor.
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