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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
South Asia News in brief: 22 August–3 September
Indian HIV vaccine passes first trials, US$6.25 million transgenic crop initiative launched, cholera past offers new insights, and more.
News
Researchers pinpoint climate change 'hotspots'
Researchers have mapped climate change hotspots around the globe, focusing on specific hazards including floods, cyclones and droughts.
4 September 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 22 August–3 September
Scientists look at HIV variation, how the world gained its 'roof', gaps in Himalayan climate data, and more.
3 September 2008
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Pakistan launches national biosafety body
1 September 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 7–20 August
20 August 2008
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Features
Maldives goes for mobile banking
The Maldives has launched a pioneering system for its citizens to bank primarily using mobile phones.
30 July 2008
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Source: BBC Online
Therapeutic vaccines: a new hope for chronic diseases?
Vaccines for non-infectious illness could help developing nations tackle the growing burden of chronic disease. Maryke Steffens reports.
Editorial
Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
Opinions
Pakistan must continue S&T support
Pakistan's new government must continue to support science and technology, says an editorial in Nature.
1 September 2008
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Source: Nature
Cancer in Africa needs a local approach
Cancer care in Africa faces the same challenges as general healthcare, but also needs local data and targeted solutions, says Twalib Ngoma.
Information Services
Kidney disease baffles Sri Lanka doctors
An epidemic of kidney disease among farming communities is puzzling Sri Lankan researchers
The human rights 'climate compass'
Human rights can guide climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report
Reciprocal links:
- Indian National Science Academy
- Indian Academy of Sciences
- National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- Vigyan Prasar
India must clean up its science
For its own credibility Indian science must show it is dealing with misconduct
