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Science on TV
Condensing years of scientific research into just three minutes of airtime is a challenging job. In this practical guide Rehana Dada shares some tricks of the trade, from how to get the most out of interviewees to letting the pictures tell the story.
News
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Argentinean scientists to lecture in schools
The Argentinean ministries of science and education have launched a scheme where scientists will talk to schoolchildren about their work.
20 August 2008
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Chile shows a great potential for renewable energies
According to a study, the non conventional renewable energies could supply up to 40% of the energy demand in Chile by 2025.
15 August 2008
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Peru women receive ICT training in local tongue
15 August 2008
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Mexico: Technology research 'lagging'
13 August 2008
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Source: Excelsior Online
Features
Scientists target 'super cassava'
Cassava is getting a transgenic makeover to boost its nutritional value, shelf-life and disease resistance.
Therapeutic vaccines: a new hope for chronic diseases?
Vaccines for non-infectious illness could help developing nations tackle the growing burden of chronic disease. Maryke Steffens reports.
Editorial
Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
Opinions
We can learn from XDR-TB treatment in Lima
A Peruvian clinic's treatment of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis is an example to the developing world, says Mario C. Raviglione.
11 August 2008
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine
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Brain drain in Guatemala 'serious'
One of the most serious problems faced by Guatemala is its increasing brain drain, says a leading scientist.
29 July 2008
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Source: El Periódico
