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South Asia News in brief: 11–24 June 2009
A GM mosquito is being tested for dengue control, Nepal boosts scientist–farmer collaboration, a new source of biodiesel is found and more.
News
Global warming may halve Bangladesh rice yields
Bangladeshi scientists have used climate modelling to show that global warming will halve rice yields over the next 60 years.
29 June 2009
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Pakistani science receives funding boost
Despite a difficult financial climate in Pakistan, the government has increased funding for science by a quarter.
29 June 2009
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South Asia News in brief: 11–24 June 2009
24 June 2009
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Mobile phone alerts to warn of disaster in Bangladesh
24 June 2009
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EN
Source: Reuters India
Features
Climate salvation from low-soot stoves?
Using low-soot stoves in Africa and Asia would cut levels of black carbon, which warms the atmosphere.
17 April 2009
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中文
Source: International Herald Tribune
Rural Internet — not online but still connected
The Internet is spreading to villages in the developing world — but sometimes in unexpected ways, reports Katherine Nightingale.
Editorial
India's politicians are not talking science
India's general election is becoming a lost opportunity to set out a science policy for development.
1 May 2009 | EN
Opinions
New tools to fight fake medicines
New technologies can help African countries identify counterfeit or substandard drugs, says director of Africa Fighting Malaria Roger Bate.
Nanoscale water treatment needs innovative engineering
Engineering a useable product is the key to making nanotechnology work for water treatment, says Ashok Raichur.
Information Services
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