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Bangladeshi scientists have used climate modelling to show that global warming will halve rice yields over the next 60 years.

Despite a difficult financial climate in Pakistan, the government has increased funding for science by a quarter.

A GM mosquito is being tested for dengue control, Nepal boosts scientist–farmer collaboration, a new source of biodiesel is found and more.

An early warning system for natural disasters using mobile phone messaging is being trialled in Bangladesh.

India's vaccination policy should be based on robust scientific evidence, not the agendas of pharmaceutical companies, say experts.

Scientists have shown that the Indian summer monsoon is weakening, which could have adverse impacts on agriculture.

A solar greenhouse that enables farmers to grow fresh produce despite freezing temperatures has received an international award.

India is falling behind in science publishing, a leading analyst warns, and it will take more than ambition to solve the problem.

The WHO calls for rotavirus immunisation, the Narmada River harbours dysentery-causing bacteria, Jatropha eradicates toxic metals, and more.

The World Bank says that India must improve its climate resilience strategy, suggesting measures including a shift to dryland farming.

Indian scientists are concerned that the new science minister's additional responsibilities will compromise his duty to science.

Several science initiatives in Pakistan, such as the National Commission on Biotechnology, have been hit by the global financial crisis.

Curry beats fat, the Maldives may survive climate-induced sea level rise, India makes solar heating systems a requirement, and more.

Predicting monsoons will be harder because of global warming — and scientists say they will need better weather models.

India researches parasite-resistant crops, South Asia seeks more efficient lighting, scientists develop corrosion-resistant rails, and more.

A project educating Afghan farmers to produce better potato crops has improved yields and increased farmers' incomes.

An Indian online forum has launched a second petition to encourage access to information in the country's patent system.

A straw bale house designed to withstand earthquakes has passed rigorous shaking tests, say engineers.

Scientists unmask ancient human language, Afghanistan reduces malaria cases, Dhaka's groundwater severely contaminated, and more.

Scientists in India have harnessed a sophisticated computing technique to create an improved groundwater forecasting model.