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Get biodiversity science to decision-makers
Establishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.
OPINION | 28 September 2009 | EN
Collaboration essential to overcome global challenges
Encouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.
OPINION | 23 September 2009 | EN
The challenge of reporting on climate change and health
Reporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.
Raise the profile of research in local journals
Governments must do more to support research published in local journals and make it visible, says South African scientist, Wieland Gevers.
More balanced reporting of swine flu needed in India
In reporting swine flu, the Indian media has lost perspective, argues Kalpana Sharma, a former editor of The Hindu.
OPINION | 17 August 2009 | EN
Research collaboration crucial to meet food demands
Agricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.
OPINION | 13 August 2009 | EN
What are the real costs of reducing forest emissions?
Without knowing REDD's true costs we can't analyse the benefits, says the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins' Peter A. Minang.
Science journalism: How scientists can help
Science journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.
Africa Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?
Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.
How the media is creating a climate for change
IPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.
Good news for developing world science journalists
Science journalists in the developing world can help bring science news to a global public, says senior Harvard fellow Cristine Russell.
OPINION | 24 June 2009 | EN
Everyone must be involved in earthquake planning
Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.
Media and government to blame for Egypt swine flu chaos
Blame for the turmoil in Egypt over swine flu can be laid squarely at the feet of the media and politicians, says Nadia El-Awady.
Scientists have vital role to play in swine flu outbreak
Scientists have a key role to play in communicating the risk and uncertainties of swine flu, says a Nature editorial.
Scientists: wake up and communicate!
Researchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.
Scientists failing to communicate
Scientists need to communicate better to improve the uptake of advancing technology, says Joseph Othieno.
OPINION | 27 January 2009 | EN
'Breathing tax' fiasco highlights importance of media accuracy
China's press must better report on climate change, following recent misunderstandings about a 'breathing tax', says Li Taige.
OPINION | 21 January 2009 | EN
Global Earthquake Model merits support
The Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.
Vietnam is improving science communication
Other countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.
Planet before profit for climate change films
Films and television programmes about climate change should be made freely available beyond their initial broadcast, argues Nalaka Gunawardene.
OPINION | 4 November 2008 | EN
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