https://www.scidev.net/global/global_rss.xmlGlobal RSS feeds.Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:00:05 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/improve-climate-data-to-tackle-water-security/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/improve-climate-data-to-tackle-water-security/The link between climate change and water security is well-known – but how will it affect lives in different places? Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:31:50 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/narrowing-the-mobile-gender-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/narrowing-the-mobile-gender-gap/Women remain marginalised in the digitalisation process but digital literacy and local content could bridge the gap. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:22:17 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/plastic-debris-in-soil-aids-growth-of-dangerous-fungi/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/plastic-debris-in-soil-aids-growth-of-dangerous-fungi/Small plastic debris in soil helps disease-causing fungi to multiply, scientists find. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:39:20 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/code-red-for-humanity-un-climate-report-warns/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/code-red-for-humanity-un-climate-report-warns/Sweeping CO2 reductions needed to save the planet. Mon, 9 Aug 2021 04:44:09 GMT+0000Jackie Opara, Mohammed El Said, Nicolás de la Barrera, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-change-likely-to-cut-tropics-crop-diseases/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-change-likely-to-cut-tropics-crop-diseases/Rising temperatures could mean fewer crop diseases in the tropics, but yields will still suffer, say researchers. Fri, 6 Aug 2021 10:43:21 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/invasive-weed-could-fuel-malaria-transmission/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/invasive-weed-could-fuel-malaria-transmission/So-called ‘famine weed’ produces chemicals that favour mosquito breeding, and could stoke malaria in Africa. Thu, 5 Aug 2021 09:09:38 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/science-lost-in-translation-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/science-lost-in-translation-in-africa/Science fiction written in African languages could inspire millions, and bridge the gap between art and science. Wed, 4 Aug 2021 05:08:29 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/despite-clearing-hurdle-public-cant-sample-gm-rice-yet/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/despite-clearing-hurdle-public-cant-sample-gm-rice-yet/Philippines clears Golden Rice for commercial production but it may take time before it reaches consumers. Tue, 3 Aug 2021 12:00:27 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-genome-sequencing-against-covid-needs-to-be-global/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-genome-sequencing-against-covid-needs-to-be-global/A new pandemic prevention institute set up by the Rockefeller Foundation aims to bolster global genome sequencing. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:42:44 GMT+0000Louise Coghlinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-key-to-food-system-overhaul-un-summit-hears/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-key-to-food-system-overhaul-un-summit-hears/Science and innovation are central to tackling food insecurity, say agri-food experts at UN talks. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:21:20 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/africas-great-cannabis-debate/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/africas-great-cannabis-debate/Legalising cannabis could grow Africa’s economy, advocates say, but will this move benefit farmers and people in the communities? Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:50:42 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-vaccine-acceptance-higher-in-poor-countries/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-vaccine-acceptance-higher-in-poor-countries/People in low-income countries are more willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine than those in richer nations, study finds. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:58 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/food-policy-fight-over-un-summit/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/food-policy-fight-over-un-summit/Rebel faction launches own parallel event. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:54:10 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/privacy-affordability-key-in-new-hiv-digital-toolkits/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/privacy-affordability-key-in-new-hiv-digital-toolkits/Digital tools emerging in the fight against HIV must be affordable and confidential, say disease experts. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:57:54 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/child-labour-rampant-in-bangladeshs-leather-industry/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/child-labour-rampant-in-bangladeshs-leather-industry/Bangladesh’s leather export industry openly employs child labour, a study finds. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:12:56 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/agriafrica-blockchain-for-farming/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/agriafrica-blockchain-for-farming/Blockchain technology could make life easier for Africa’s farmers. But the digital divide could be a barrier. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:11:29 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-boosted-excess-sale-of-antibiotics-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-boosted-excess-sale-of-antibiotics-in-india/COVID-19 boosted sales of antibiotics in India, with worrying consequences for drug resistance, say researchers. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:18:46 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/mass-exodus-of-health-staff-to-follow-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/global/mass-exodus-of-health-staff-to-follow-covid-19/Health worker deaths, migration and aid cuts put health systems at risk, warn global health security specialists. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:28 GMT+0000Fiona Broom, Hazem Badr, Laura Owingshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/child-vaccination-rates-fall-to-decade-low-amid-pandemic/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/child-vaccination-rates-fall-to-decade-low-amid-pandemic/Millions of extra children missed out on measles, polio and meningitis jabs due to the pandemic - UN Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:10:08 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/deadly-covid-19-delta-variant-taking-hold-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/deadly-covid-19-delta-variant-taking-hold-in-africa/Africa’s COVID-19 deaths could rise to 500,000 by October, experts say. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:46:26 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazi