https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=headerGlobal RSS feeds.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:20 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-million-defend-argentinas-glaciers-after-law-reform/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-million-defend-argentinas-glaciers-after-law-reform/Change of law on glaciers weakens safeguards against mining, triggering collective legal action. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:28:03 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/Women on Nigerian social media are embracing herbal rings said to prevent pregnancy, but scientists say evidence remains limited. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:46:59 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/Scientists found an abundance of genes resistant to common antibiotics in India’s urban wastewater. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 03:00:21 GMT+0000K.S. Harikrishnanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/irrigation-a-must-for-smallholders-in-changing-climate/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/irrigation-a-must-for-smallholders-in-changing-climate/Investing in irrigation technologies will make food security a more achievable goal in the decades ahead, writes Richard Colback. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 01:44:30 GMT+0000Richard Colbackhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/The global energy transition is putting increasing pressure on Amazon territories, rich in critical minerals. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:56:59 GMT+0000Luiz Felipe Fernandeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/US funding cuts cloud the future of Zimbabwe's lenacapavir rollout, raising fears of drug resistance. Fri, 3 Apr 2026 08:08:19 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-kerala-taps-microbe-for-health-farming-gains/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-kerala-taps-microbe-for-health-farming-gains/Kerala’s new ‘state microbe’ and microbiome research hub eye sustainable solutions for health and environment. Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:15:03 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/Delayed enforcement of lead paint rules leaves Liberian children exposed to toxic risks. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:05:04 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/qa-why-climate-adaptation-funds-miss-africas-frontlines/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/qa-why-climate-adaptation-funds-miss-africas-frontlines/Despite rising climate risks, adaptation finance in Africa still struggles to reach local actors and attract private investment. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:13:09 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/african-climate-adaptation-finance-bolsters-defences/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/african-climate-adaptation-finance-bolsters-defences/Climate adaptation finance models have led to measurable results in Benin, Namibia and Ethiopia, AU report finds. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:36:26 GMT+0000Béatrice Longmene Kazehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-tool-targets-death-data-gaps-in-poor-regions/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-tool-targets-death-data-gaps-in-poor-regions/AI project aims to help ascertain cause of death where post-mortems are lacking. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:43 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/toxic-fallout-from-gulf-war-could-last-decades/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/toxic-fallout-from-gulf-war-could-last-decades/Bombing of oil facilities in the Gulf is contaminating air, soil and water systems, experts warn. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:31:24 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/heat-linked-to-fewer-male-births-in-africa-study-finds/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/heat-linked-to-fewer-male-births-in-africa-study-finds/Warmer temperatures in early pregnancy in Africa are putting male fetuses at risk, study finds. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:17:53 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/dengue-observatory-eyes-global-disease-surveillance/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/dengue-observatory-eyes-global-disease-surveillance/Global dengue observatory collects data from 88 countries to improve projections and assist early warnings. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:34:48 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-sleeping-sickness-pill-is-raising-hopes-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-sleeping-sickness-pill-is-raising-hopes-in-africa/A single-dose pill for sleeping sickness could simplify treatment and accelerate elimination efforts in Africa. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:18:48 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/few-new-antibiotics-for-children-report-warns/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/few-new-antibiotics-for-children-report-warns/Pipeline of antibiotics under development is shrinking amid global drug resistance crisis, report finds. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:37:26 GMT+0000Cecilia Butinihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/African Union Commission calls for private sector and government backing for locally-led climate adaptation. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:08:01 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-chronic-lung-disease-an-invisible-global-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-chronic-lung-disease-an-invisible-global-crisis/Tobacco control and clean air policies must be prioritised to curb the rise in lung disease, WHO envoy urges. Fri, 6 Mar 2026 02:53:28 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/last-mile-surveillance-can-end-neglected-diseases-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/last-mile-surveillance-can-end-neglected-diseases-study/Schistosomiasis study in China suggests high-precision mapping can aid final push to disease elimination. Wed, 4 Mar 2026 12:02:35 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/big-tech-leave-poor-farmers-sidelined-in-ai-revolution/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/big-tech-leave-poor-farmers-sidelined-in-ai-revolution/AI innovations driven by major corporations are leaving small-scale farmers behind, report warns. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:10:16 GMT+0000Dann Okoth