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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

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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 | EN

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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

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Drones begin to show their development promise

Drones could be used to deliver medicines and protect vulnerable people, but major hurdles remain, finds Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade.

15 March 2013 | EN | ES

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Pacific lessons on research engagement and impact

The University of the South Pacific's massive catchment may mean less research cash, but its science helps the region, reports Anne Moorhead.

5 February 2013 | EN

Copper on sea floor, Papua New Guinea

Should deep-sea mining go ahead in Papua New Guinea?

Financial disagreement has halted a controversial deep-sea mining project but deeper issues lie with the environment, Prime Sarmiento reports.

14 January 2013 | EN

The best feature stories of 2012

SciDev.Net brings you a selection of the best feature articles of 2012 curated by our editors in London.

24 December 2012 | EN | 中文

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South-East Asia: EU's 'preferred partner' in science

Research collaborations between Europe and South-East Asia are increasing, but critics say regional initiatives must start producing practical outcomes.

14 December 2012 | EN | 中文

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Snakes and folk tales meet science in disaster warning

Indigenous knowledge and science often seem poles apart, but meshing them can curb disaster risk, reports Smriti Mallapaty.

21 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR

Early warning systems

Early warning of disasters: Facts and figures

Lucy Pearson looks at early warning systems for disasters, their uses and limits, and what accounts for the gap between warning and action.

21 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR

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Science competes for attention in Myanmar's reforms

Science and education were poorly served by Myanmar's military junta and are still struggling for attention under recent reforms, writes Mike Ives.

4 October 2012 | EN

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Accessing science as a human right to development

Making access to science a human right is a worthy goal, but how can it be enshrined? And will it really deliver? Jan Piotrowski investigates.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Schoolchildren around laptops, Indonesia

Linking science and human rights: Facts and figures

S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Local and hi-tech responses needed when disaster strikes in Africa

Promoting innovation in conflict relief

Innovations in relief technologies are vital in the world's complex conflict zones. But there are barriers to overcome, writes Imogen Mathers.

20 September 2012 | EN

Deep-sea mining

India backs exploration of rare earths in deep sea

With China controlling most of valuable rare-earth mineral supplies, India makes a strategic move to back exploration off its own coast, writes Paula Park.

28 August 2012 | EN

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Your guide to science and technology at Rio+20

How will science and technology fare at the Rio+20 summit? Aisling Irwin looks at scientists' demands and assesses their chances.

12 June 2012 | EN | ES

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Supporting grassroots innovation: Facts and Figures

Adrian Smith and colleagues explore grassroots innovations, their potential for development and challenges facing practitioners.

2 May 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Indian children pumping water

How innovation is flourishing at the grassroots

SciDev.Net reporters across the developing world describe exciting initiatives aimed at supporting innovation in local communities and remote areas.

2 May 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges

As commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation, reports Yojana Sharma.

27 April 2012 | EN | ES

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Can technology rescue women farm workers from drudgery?

Interest is growing in tools and innovations that can ease the workload imposed on women farm workers, report M Sreelata and Naomi Antony.

12 April 2012 | EN