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Sri Lanka journalist wins SciDev.Net South Asia Internship

SciDev.Net is delighted to announce that Chesmal Siriwardhana, a journalist from Sri Lanka, has been awarded a three month internship. Sponsored by the IDRC, the programme will see him develop his science journalism skills in London and South Asia.

News

Irrigated field India looks to nanotechnology to boost agriculture

A recent report recommends investing in nanotechnology R&D to boost Indian agricultural productivity.

16 May 2008 | EN

Smoking and obesity are increasing problems in India South Asia News in brief: 30 April–15 May 2008

Asia gets a new climate change fund, how the tuberculosis bug gets its iron, gene causing Indian obesity found, and more.

15 May 2008 | EN

Features

Antibiotic resistance and the developing world

Many factors are increasing antibiotic resistance, and authorities, doctors and patients all have a role in fighting it, writes Jia Hepeng.

26 March 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

The bacteria Escherichia coli Antibiotic resistance: Frequently asked questions

Priya Shetty answers some common questions surrounding antibiotic resistance, and the dangers for the developing world.

26 March 2008 | EN | ES | FR


Editorial

A group of southern researchers Research collaboration: the case for better understanding

Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

Opinions

Masinde Muliro University Kenya Collaboration requires a strong home base

Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

Stop malaria sign Stable support needed for African malaria networks

African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.

14 May 2008 | EN

Developing world science strengthens US innovation

22 April 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: The New York Times