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Science meets NGO practice
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See also: Making space for science in NGO practice
News
India develops cheap rotavirus vaccine
A cheap vaccine developed in India against rotavirus could add substantially to protection against diarrhoea.
16 May 2013
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Nepal to generate electricity from waste
Nepal sees waste-to-energy projects as a way to meet energy demand and also manage waste.
3 May 2013
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Aerosols confirmed rising over India
18 April 2013
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Features
India lacks political will for science communication
Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.
21 May 2013
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Upgrades to basic mobile phones aim for a smart future
Researchers hope to benefit users in developing nations by turning 'feature' phones into virtual smartphones, finds Jan Piotrowski.
25 March 2013
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Editorial
Adapting to the realities of getting science into policy
Messages about the workings of policymaking should be easier to come by, and can inform how scientific evidence is presented.
Opinions
Islam Analysis: The 'women in science' movement has a long way to go
The number of female researchers in the Islamic world is above average, but this does not translate to the quality of their participation, says Athar Osama.
18 March 2013
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Focus on Gender: Small-scale tech can transform women's lives
Small-scale technology can help women to raise their status and increase their income and education, says Henrietta Miers.
28 February 2013
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