https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=ethics&parent=governanceEthics RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:19:31 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/why-ethics-matters-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/why-ethics-matters-in-science/Ethics in science ensures scientists conduct responsible and morally sound research and experiment. Thu, 2 May 2024 02:36:49 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/big-tech-failing-to-curb-fake-news-in-global-south/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/big-tech-failing-to-curb-fake-news-in-global-south/Social platforms pay little attention to misinformation in non-European languages, SciDev.Net investigation reveals. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:36:55 GMT+0000Jennifer Ugwa, Mahima Jainhttps://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/news/covid-19-trials-at-risk-after-africa-racism-backlash/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-trials-at-risk-after-africa-racism-backlash/Africans may refuse to join trials over ‘guinea pig’ fears, putting the success of future COVID-19 vaccines at risk. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:36:42 GMT+0000William Goussanouhttps://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/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/news/antimalarial-drug-poor-quality-assurance-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/antimalarial-drug-poor-quality-assurance-africa/A study shows that non-quality-assured antimalarials in the private sector is a problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tue, 4 Jul 2017 03:44:41 GMT+0000Stephanie Achieng’https://www.scidev.net/global/news/medical-marijuana-south-america/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/medical-marijuana-south-america/Approval to use and sell cannabis in three countries is backed by scientific evidence, but disagreements persist. Tue, 16 May 2017 01:24:03 GMT+0000Claudia Mazzeohttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/ethical-research-code-san-leader/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/ethical-research-code-san-leader/The first indigenous-developed ethics code in Africa is being finalised by TRUST after Andries Steenkamp, San leader, passed away recently.. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:56:47 GMT+0000Shae Harmonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drug-trials-vulnerability-ethics-human-rights-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drug-trials-vulnerability-ethics-human-rights-india/India’s experience shows a wider notion of vulnerability is needed to protect human rights, says Alan Leroux. Mon, 1 Aug 2016 04:41:32 GMT+0000Alan Lerouxhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/indian-biometric-project-human-rights/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/indian-biometric-project-human-rights/Aadhaar, the world’s biggest biometric identity project, rides roughshod over privacy issues. Mon, 6 Jun 2016 04:33:21 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/brazilian-ethics-clash-exposes-science-culture-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/brazilian-ethics-clash-exposes-science-culture-gap/Biomedical and social science organisations are battling over human research guidelines, says Carla Almeida. Thu, 26 May 2016 11:20:24 GMT+0000Carla Almeidahttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/fashion-disaster-murky-supply-chains/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/fashion-disaster-murky-supply-chains/Three years on from factory disaster in Bangladesh, the clothing industry’s impact remains opaque, says Bryony Moore. Fri, 6 May 2016 02:05:08 GMT+0000Imogen Mathershttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/unscientific-war-illegal-drugs-un/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/unscientific-war-illegal-drugs-un/Policies to control illegal drug use often ignore research and can undermine development efforts, warn experts. Tue, 5 Apr 2016 01:49:00 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/culture-matters-psychological-care-refugees/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/culture-matters-psychological-care-refugees/Migrant groups reveal how cultural differences affect mental health. Doctors need to adapt, says Dinesh Bhugra. Thu, 3 Mar 2016 11:31:03 GMT+0000Dinesh Bhugrahttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/tech-google-tax-dodging-trade/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/tech-google-tax-dodging-trade/Tax avoidance by tech multinationals hits developing countries hard. It’s time to fight back, says Maha Rafi Atal. Fri, 26 Feb 2016 01:03:20 GMT+0000Maha Rafi Atalhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/crises-science-public-engagement-sdgs/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/crises-science-public-engagement-sdgs/Young researchers in particular should get support to engage society routinely, says Tolu Oni. Mon, 22 Feb 2016 04:59:02 GMT+0000Tolu Onihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/french-institute-gains-after-patent-flak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/french-institute-gains-after-patent-flak/The Research Institute for Development says it will split profits from disputed patent for local plant compound. Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:13:48 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazilian-paper-retractions-publishing-ethics/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazilian-paper-retractions-publishing-ethics/Study indicates growing scientific malpractice, but experts say shift may indicate improved standards. Tue, 5 Jan 2016 11:19:00 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/war-zones-syria-minerals/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/war-zones-syria-minerals/Multinationals are usually advised to pull out of war zones but this may make situation worse, says Maha Rafi Atal. Fri, 27 Nov 2015 01:47:48 GMT+0000Maha Rafi Atal