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Pacific tsunami alert system needs ‘reinforcement’
The tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands last Monday shows that the Pacific alert system needs improvements.04/04/07
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Scientists united on human-induced climate change
The latest climate change report states that human activity is "very likely" behind the unavoidable global warming currently being observed.02/02/07
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Indonesia apologises as WHO warns on air pollution
As the World Health Organization tightens its guidelines for air pollution, smoke from Indonesian forest fires is affecting neighbouring ...11/10/06
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Cheap antibiotic could reverse elephantiasis
A cheap and readily available antibiotic could relieve the severe symptoms of elephantiasis, say researchers.26/09/06
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UNESCO science ‘not good enough’, says review
UNESCO's science programmes lack the interdisciplinary approach necessary to tackle major global problems, says an independent report.14/09/06
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Faster, better TB test could be only a few years away
Researchers say a new method of identifying the TB bacterium could make for a faster, quicker and more accurate ...14/09/06
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African and Asian media ‘must report more on AIDS’
African and Asian media are failing to fulfil their role in reporting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by not giving the ...03/08/06
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Warning over South’s lack of nanotech regulations
A UNESCO report says developing countries could face risks from adopting nanotechnologies without first creating relevant regulations.01/08/06
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Fund to boost agriculture research in Africa and Asia
The United Kingdom has launched a US$11 million fund to promote research into sustainable agriculture in developing countries.28/07/06
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Tsunami warning was too late for hundreds of victims
Indonesian authorities claim they were unable to warn the coastal communities devastated by the latest tsunami.21/07/06
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Indian Ocean tsunami alert system up and running
UNESCO has announced that the Indian Ocean's tsunami warning system is now ready for action.29/06/06
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Private donation doubles Gates Foundation wealth
A US$31 billion dollar donation will increase double the value of grants given out by the Bill and Melinda ...28/06/06