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Scientists count the quake cost in Chile

The huge earthquake and resulting tsunami have destroyed several university research facilities.

News

Buckyball scientist controversy in mexico International outcry over Mexican scientists' dismissal

Two nanotechnologists fired a decade after returning to their home country say they won't work in a developing country again.

12 March 2010 | EN
Source: Nature

University of Concepcion Chile's earthquake knocks out research labs

The massive earthquake in Chile and the resulting tsunami caused extensive damage to research facilities.

12 March 2010 | EN

Features

Rainmakers and meteorologists get together The marriage of science and rainmakers

Kenyan meteorologists are joining forces with traditional rainmakers to deliver communities weather forecasts as climate change takes hold.

5 March 2010 | EN

Editorial

Mutual respect in the GM crop debate

Indian biotechnologists need to engage GM critics with openness and honesty to win public support.

12 March 2010 | EN

Opinions

Translational research key to HIV vaccine

New funding mechanisms to support translational research are vital to develop a successful HIV vaccine, says Wayne C. Koff.

11 March 2010 | EN
Source: Nature

Poplars Are new biofuels the ethical answer?

New biofuels offer a sustainable source of energy but we must consider the ethical and social implications, say Joyce Tait and Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka.

10 March 2010 | EN | 中文

Universities should invest in neglected tropical diseases

4 March 2010 | EN
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Topic Gateways

Agriculture & Environment

Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.

Climate Change & Energy

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.

Health

Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.

New
Technologies

New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.

Science &
Innovation Policy

Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.

Science
Communication

Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.

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