https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=editorialsEditorials RSS feeds.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 03:39:02 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/swap-climate-short-sightedness-for-long-term-vision-at-cop27/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/swap-climate-short-sightedness-for-long-term-vision-at-cop27/Replace tendency to delay critical climate decisions with long-term vision and immediate action. Thu, 3 Nov 2022 03:36:14 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/time-for-vaccines-for-the-big-three/https://www.scidev.net/global/time-for-vaccines-for-the-big-three/mRNA vaccine technology shows huge promise for tackling malaria, HIV, and TB, writes Fiona Broom. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:47:04 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-long-road-to-climate-justice/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-long-road-to-climate-justice/Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:06:34 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/meeting-global-hunger-with-local-solutions/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/meeting-global-hunger-with-local-solutions/Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:04:06 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-great-vaccine-divide-a-look-ahead-to-2021/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-great-vaccine-divide-a-look-ahead-to-2021/Many will have to wait more than a year to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/social-media-covid-19-crackdowns-are-censoring-the-press/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/social-media-covid-19-crackdowns-are-censoring-the-press/Small publishers are collateral damage in the fight between social media and fake news. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:24:56 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-next-pandemic-is-coming-now-is-the-time-to-unite/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-next-pandemic-is-coming-now-is-the-time-to-unite/One Health to cure them all? Thu, 9 Jul 2020 01:03:10 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/satellites-to-protect-the-world-if-data-is-open-to-all/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/satellites-to-protect-the-world-if-data-is-open-to-all/Satellite technology promises to boost development – but only if it becomes a truly democratic tool. Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:39:15 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/time-to-embrace-disabilities-in-development-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/time-to-embrace-disabilities-in-development-research/Governments and development actors must address disabilities in development research, writes Ruth Douglas. Tue, 3 Dec 2019 10:09:36 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/ai-needs-regulation-and-connectivity-to-tackle-poverty/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/ai-needs-regulation-and-connectivity-to-tackle-poverty/AI’s potential to alleviate poverty is practically endless, writes Ruth Douglas. But only with better connectivity, regulation and research. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:13:42 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/change-at-every-level-needed-to-crack-drug-resistance/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/change-at-every-level-needed-to-crack-drug-resistance/Doctors, farmers and hospital cleaners are on the front line of antibiotic resistance. Sun, 7 Jul 2019 11:57:27 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/matrix-against-snakebites/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/matrix-against-snakebites/Antivenom research can succeed if countries pool resources, talent and knowledge in a global matrix. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 01:52:54 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/a-cloud-of-questions-hangs-over-the-promise-of-tech/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/a-cloud-of-questions-hangs-over-the-promise-of-tech/The wider impacts of technological solutions need careful scrutiny. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:44:45 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-danger-is-clear-in-drc-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-danger-is-clear-in-drc-ebola-outbreak/Zambia stepping up preparedness. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:11:19 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/scidev-net-joins-the-trust-project/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/scidev-net-joins-the-trust-project/The global initiative helps readers discern properly reported articles from fake news Mon, 8 Oct 2018 06:52:13 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-world-needs-to-create-a-new-normal-on-gender/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/the-world-needs-to-create-a-new-normal-on-gender/Figure after figure highlights how much is lost as long as women continue to face inequalities in science. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:05:22 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/facebook-can-t-be-trusted-with-our-news/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/facebook-can-t-be-trusted-with-our-news/Facebook makes little distinction between fact and fiction, and that is undermining trust in news. Sun, 27 May 2018 02:52:26 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/universal-health-coverage-depends-on-solid-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/universal-health-coverage-depends-on-solid-data/The objective of providing universal health coverage is probably the most vital and ambitious undertaking in history. Mon, 9 Apr 2018 12:35:43 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/new-look-website/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/new-look-website/Welcome to SciDev.Net’s brand new website. We’ve tried to simplify the layout as much as possible so that mobile visitors can get the same experience as those using a desktop computer. Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:53:57 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/funding-africa-higher-education-debate-editorial/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/funding-africa-higher-education-debate-editorial/SciDev.Net’s online debate raised vital questions about how money should flow into universities, and for what purpose. Thu, 1 Sep 2016 01:33:48 GMT+0000Kaz Janowski