Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Science education holds key to prosperity in South Sudan
Elite education won't suit South Sudan — the young country needs more public universities and a focus on teaching S&T, says university vice chancellor John A. Akec.
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Rising sun
A research network hopes to build the African solar power sector through science, education and capacity building.
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Africa: get collaborating locally
Measures of 'collaboration distance' show that researchers in many developing regions are reducing their ties with the West — but not in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
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A good catch
Traditional fishing baskets with holes in them could make fisheries sustainable without hurting fishers' pockets, say researchers.
News
Monitoring software may help stabilise food prices
Newly-developed software to monitor food prices of staple crops may help reduce volatility in food prices in many Sub-Saharan countries.
1 February 2012
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Nitrogen fertiliser 'could prevent locust swarms'
Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.
Areas with low malaria rates 'need mass vaccination'
25 January 2012
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Features
The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.
2 February 2012
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Moving beyond aid to set the global health agenda
An international meeting aims to shake up donor−recipient relations in a quest for more enduring health gains, reports Beverly Petersen Stearns.
Editorial
Even 'bad science' needs putting in context
Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.
Opinions
Africa Analysis: Collaborating too far from home
Africa lags behind other developing regions in local collaboration — and in building its own scientific capacity, says Linda Nordling.
2 February 2012
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South Sudan must turn its back on elitist education
South Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.
1 February 2012
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Biomed Analysis: Learning from India's polio success
31 January 2012
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How to nurture entrepreneurs and stimulate innovation
25 January 2012
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