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World Conference of Science Journalists

Did you miss out on the WCSJ2009? Catch-up on all the hot issues from the London conference reported in our blog. And click here for articles related to meeting.

News

Cairo to host next world science journalists' conference

An African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.

3 July 2009 | EN

Open access may be behind developing country research boom

The leaders of open access schemes have claimed partial credit for the dramatic rise in developing world research output.

3 July 2009 | EN

African science 'won't be a G8 priority'

2 July 2009 | EN
Source: Nature

Africa takes the lead in health research partnerships

2 July 2009 | EN

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Features

The pros and cons of GM mosquitoes

A proposal for tackling dengue fever has caused controversy because it would involve releasing GM mosquitoes into the wild.

30 June 2009 | EN
Source: Newsweek

Ethiopia's sorghum superhero

22 June 2009 | EN
Source: World Food Prize

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Editorial

Beware scientific fundamentalism

Science journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.

26 June 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

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Opinions

Science journalism: How scientists can help

Science journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.

30 June 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Africa Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?

Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.

30 June 2009 | EN

How the media is creating a climate for change

24 June 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Good news for developing world science journalists

24 June 2009 | EN
Source: Science

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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.

Information Services

Keep up to date on swine flu science

Research is gathering pace on everything from vaccines to those  most at risk

Guardian Network

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