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Brightening biofuel prospects in Africa

Harnessing the potential of biofuels to meet Africa's energy and development needs will require new technologies and stronger political commitment, says bioenergy expert Emile van Zyl.

News

Pakistan flooding Pakistan flood data wasted, say critics

Scientists have amassed and processed plenty of data on the Pakistan floods, but there are bottlenecks to its use downstream, say scientists.

3 September 2010 | EN

Anopheles gambiae 'Exciting' new odour sensors found in malaria mosquitoes

Scientists have identified new scent receptors in mosquitoes that could help develop more agents to lure, repel and kill the insects.

3 September 2010 | EN

Features

Mary Anayango Oyunga Programme for women scientists brings research to the poor

African Women in Agriculture Research and Development is helping researchers bring the fruits of their labour to those who most need it.

17 August 2010 | EN
Source: IPS

Editorial

SciDev.Net now on Twitter and Facebook

We have joined Twitter and Facebook to build our science for development platform but we need your help to make the most of social media.

27 August 2010 | EN | ES | 中文

Opinions

Jatropha nursery in Senegal Maximising Africa's bioenergy potential

African bioenergy projects must focus on new technologies and receive stronger political support, says biofuel expert Emile van Zyl.

1 September 2010 | EN

Africa Analysis: Taking control of science funding

African nations are increasingly taking control of their own science funding — but they must keep the money coming, writes Linda Nordling.

26 August 2010 | EN

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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