SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Opinions and Analysis
Academies have no-one to fear but themselves
Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.
28 November 2008 | EN
Vietnam is improving science communication
Other countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.
27 November 2008
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Planet before profit for climate change films
4 November 2008
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EN
News and Features
Middle East's synchrotron runs short of funds
The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.
1 December 2008
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 7–19 November 2008
Zimbabwe repays missing vaccine money, Botswana plans a new dam to combat drought, Lesotho considers wind power, and more.
Practical Guides
How to set up a science blog
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
Reporting science news for television
Television is a challenging format for science news. Rehana Dada gives some tips for success.
Information Services
Reporting risk: what can we learn from Vietnam?
There is much to learn from Vietnamese approaches to reporting science and risk, says Son Kim Phan
PCST conference blog
Daily insights from the tenth public communication of science conference in Sweden
