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Mexico’s science law seeks to boost science communication
A new bill aims to encourage science communication to the public and educational institutions in Mexico.
NEWS | 10 May 2013 | ES
WCSJ2013 urged to find new funding model for critical journalism
A plan is needed to protect critical science journalism as media incomes fall, heard a meeting ahead of the World Conference of Science Journalists.
Health research highlighted in Brazilian TV
A Brazilian TV show pays attention to health research, but not always to key public health problems, says a study.
NEWS | 17 April 2013 | ES
Developing-world sessions purged from WCSJ2013 programme
Six sessions have been dropped from the World Conference on Science Journalism programme due to a lack of money to help speakers attend.
Caribbean research news site closes due to weak demand
A research and development news service for the Caribbean region has shut down, citing inadequate subscription levels.
Upbeat findings on science journalism in developing world
Science journalists working in the Global South are more optimistic about the sector than those in the developed world, reveals a report.
Peru: Poor media coverage of REDD and environment issues
The Peruvian press rarely covers issues dealing with REDD initiatives, and journalists are ill-prepared on environmental issues, finds a survey.
NEWS | 9 January 2013 | ES
Internet is 'valuable science resource but can bias discourse'
Online science news is informing more people, but search methods and comment sections could be harming public debate, say researchers.
Network to boost visibility of Latin America's science
An open-access science network plans to catalyse the foundation of research repositories and boost transnational science collaborations.
West African science media forum to 'stir development'
A newly created forum for West African science journalists aims to enhance regional science coverage and stimulate development.
South-South tech cooperation: a call to action
Action must be taken to boost developing countries' access to technology for growth, and South-South cooperation holds the key, says a report.
NEWS | 19 November 2012 | EN
First virtual science newsroom launched
The World Conference of Science Journalists has started a virtual newsroom to boost science journalism in Africa and the Middle East.
NEWS | 24 October 2012 | EN
Science journalism network for East Africa launched
Collaboration between East Africa's science journalists has been galvanised by the launch of a new UN-supported network.
NEWS | 24 October 2012 | EN
Côte d'Ivoire to revive pan-African technology magazine
The team behind the relaunch of pan-African magazine 'TechnoDev' aims to ensure the publication survives for years to come this time.
NEWS | 27 September 2012 | EN
Costa Rica: ‘High appreciation’ for science
A survey on perceptions of science in Costa Rica has revealed a low association with social wellbeing, but high appreciation for the profession.
NEWS | 17 September 2012 | ES
Brazilian science 'invisible' in press, hears meeting
Despite appearing in some of the world's most popular journals, Brazilian science is failing to feature in the national press, experts say.
Agricultural research communication 'needs more support'
Revised policies and support to use digital and social media are keys to unlocking research communication in agriculture, says a survey.
Virtual science libraries to be launched in central Asia
A US-funded virtual science library, which has been successful in the Middle East, is now to be rolled out in parts of central Asia.
NEWS | 3 July 2012 | EN
Social scientists demand bigger role in environmental research
Social scientists meeting in Rio are campaigning for greater integration of social science into research on global environmental change.
More research into demographics needed, says Brazil forum
A pre-Rio+20 science meeting has called for a more integrated understanding of the impact of demographics on development.
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