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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

Harvesting shrimp in Asia 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 | EN

Micrograph of Chagas disease parasite in blood sample 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 | EN

Features

Lift off 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 | EN

Angelo Palmones 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 | 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

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 | EN

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Refugee malnutrition remains

Child malnutrition among refugees who fled conflict in Myanmar still needs attention, writes Sandy Barron.

28 March 2013 | EN