Putting science
at the heart of development
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Iguanas and goats threaten Pacific islands
Green iguanas and feral goats introduced to various islands are destroying habitat and pushing out native species.
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Science meets NGO practice
SciDev.Net puts the Spotlight where the 'worlds' of science and NGO practice overlap, asking what can get them past barriers and closer to partnership for development.
See also: Making space for science in NGO practice
News
Common bacteria pinned down as cause of shrimp die-off
Scientists have revealed the cause of a shrimp disease that has been decimating Asian shrimp yields since 2009, and perplexing experts.
22 May 2013
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US$100 chip may ease diagnosis of 15 tropical disease
A multitasking microchip that can test blood samples for diseases including malaria and sleeping sickness has been launched in Singapore.
21 May 2013
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Non-native goats and iguanas threaten Pacific islands
20 May 2013
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Canada gives US$10 million to health innovations
10 May 2013
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Features
Is Asian space science drive harming development?
Space programmes can assist development work but are they taking cash better spent on ground-based efforts? Talent Ng'andwe investigates.
16 May 2013
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How science got a voice in the Philippine congress
In the upcoming elections, a political party representing science aims to retain its seat and continue to influence policy, reports Crispin Maslog.
27 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
Asia-Pacific Analysis: Easing megacity congestion
Science may be the only way to keep traffic moving in the region's huge cities as car numbers continue to rise, says Crispin Maslog.
29 April 2013
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Asia–Pacific Analysis: Refugee malnutrition remains
Child malnutrition among refugees who fled conflict in Myanmar still needs attention, writes Sandy Barron.
28 March 2013
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Asia–Pacific Analysis: Protecting and restoring coral reefs
27 February 2013
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Islam Analysis: Faith must be reconciled with science
15 February 2013
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