https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=headerGlobal RSS feeds.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:14 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/sustained-care-critical-for-gazas-child-amputees/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/sustained-care-critical-for-gazas-child-amputees/Prosthetic supplies and ongoing care are urgently needed for Gaza’s child amputees, writes Neena Bhandari. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:27:09 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/online-tech-sales-fuel-sex-selective-abortions-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/online-tech-sales-fuel-sex-selective-abortions-in-india/Unregulated online sales of portable ultrasound devices are facilitating covert sex-determination and abortion networks in India, a SciDev.Net investigation reveals. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 02:09:20 GMT+0000Mahima Jain, Jigyasa Mishrahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/Researchers say better livestock feed could reduce methane emissions and improve productivity. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:09:47 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/Informal workers and women are among those most at risk as poor infrastructure compounds heat risks. Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:36:58 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/Scientists race to build the first Bundibugyo vaccine as Ebola crosses borders with no cure in sight. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:27:38 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drc-ebola-outbreak-exposes-community-health-gaps/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drc-ebola-outbreak-exposes-community-health-gaps/As the DRC battles a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, investment in community health surveillance is critical, writes Githinji Gitahi. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:11:35 GMT+0000Githinji Gitahihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/doctors-battle-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/doctors-battle-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/Doctors responding to a major Ebola outbreak in the DRC have been working without protective equipment. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:36:09 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/in-pakistan-routine-medical-care-is-spreading-hiv/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/in-pakistan-routine-medical-care-is-spreading-hiv/Women and children are increasingly affected by HIV in Pakistan, due to unsafe medical practices, health experts warn. Fri, 22 May 2026 02:03:03 GMT+0000Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Rainahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/Uganda moves to trace contacts, cancels pilgrimage after rare Ebola strain crosses from DRC. Mon, 18 May 2026 02:45:21 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-risk-as-africa-hantavirus-cases-spur-surveillance/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-risk-as-africa-hantavirus-cases-spur-surveillance/Potential and confirmed hantavirus cases in Zimbabwe and South Africa trigger heightened surveillance. Thu, 14 May 2026 02:28:20 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/Health charities warn of depleted stocks and unequal access to new HIV drug in early adopter countries. Wed, 13 May 2026 03:20:58 GMT+0000Nokhukanya Musi Aimienohohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-war-hits-centres-of-hope-halts-science-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-war-hits-centres-of-hope-halts-science-research/Science leaders warn of ‘brain drain’ and stalled scientific progress after airstrikes hit more than 30 universities. Thu, 7 May 2026 02:26:37 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/Four-dose malaria vaccines must go hand-in-hand with existing tools for greatest impact, say experts. Tue, 5 May 2026 01:09:54 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/rush-for-critical-minerals-harming-worlds-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/rush-for-critical-minerals-harming-worlds-poorest/Mining of minerals such as lithium and cobalt risks eroding water security in DRC and parts of Latin America, UN report warns. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:37:37 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-faces-new-threat-as-fall-armyworm-targets-crops/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-faces-new-threat-as-fall-armyworm-targets-crops/Conflict in the Middle East could hamper Iran’s response to the devastating crop pest, fall armyworm, experts warn. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:40:45 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/Researchers in Kenya are testing which climate-smart practices work for smallholder farms. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/agroecology-mideast-food-insecurity/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/agroecology-mideast-food-insecurity/Food security experts say sustainable farming methods can reduce dependency on fertilisers imported via the Strait of Hormuz. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:20:38 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/As progress on malaria stalls, the case for local research in Africa is stronger than ever Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:44:21 GMT+0000Edwine Barasa, David Mukangahttps://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 Fadare