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India develops cheap rotavirus vaccine

A cheap vaccine developed in India against rotavirus could add substantially to protection against diarrhoea.

16 May 2013 | EN

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 | EN

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 | EN

Man using mobile phone in Africa 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 | EN


Editorial

Scientist 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.

8 March 2013 | EN | ES | FR

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 | EN

Sewing machine 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 | EN