News:
17/11/16
Environment suffers in Battle of Mosul
Toxic chemicals released by fires are set to reach neighbouring countries, threatening ecosystems and human health.
Conflict Pollution Environment Governance Vulnerability
News:
16/11/16
Citizen science efforts should be scaled up
Study lists paths to wooing more volunteer citizen scientists to collect data on biodiversity.
Biodiversity Environment Data Capacity building Education
News:
15/11/16
Why internet use is low in Africa
A report says that lack of local content is among factors influencing Africa’s low internet adoption.
ICTs Communication Digital divide
Feature:
14/11/16
Q&A: Risks of Brazil’s downturn in science funding
After reaching a high rank among leaders in science, Brazil faces a funding crisis and paralysed research projects.
Funding Governance Policy R&D
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How to advance your career in science
How do you get on the right path in your scientific career? Here we’ve distilled advice and tips from researchers.
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Bhutan’s quest for alternative energy
Shrinking glaciers and a changing economy are forcing the Bhutanese to question their dependence on hydropower.
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Mapping trachoma to eliminate blindness
Explore how a huge project targeting this infectious eye condition has set the standard for surveying disease.
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Africa's hydropower future
Does hydropower hold the key to ending African energy poverty? Discover the data behind the dams in this immersive feature.
