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Sunrise over Egypt Egypt says it will propel African science agenda

As Egypt takes the helm of the African science council, AMCOST, it says it will sustain mounting support for science on the continent.

5 March 2010 | EN

Farming in Egypt Barren Middle East fights water shortfall

Water shortages are severe in the Middle East but farmers are set to benefit from a programme designed to make every drop count.

9 February 2010 | EN

Features

Launching your own satellite — the pros and cons

Developing nations are building their own satellites despite freely available Western data. Do the gains outweigh the costs, asks Tatum Anderson.

11 November 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert

Money is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?

23 October 2009 | EN
Source: Science


Editorial

Two cultures but one message for climate change

Tackling recent controversies about climate change data requires a robust partnership between the natural and social sciences.

26 February 2010 | EN | ES | 中文

Opinions

Africa Analysis: Continent's science plan needs refocus

Africa's continental science plan still isn't coordinating donor funding. Will a new AMCOST chair meet the challenge, asks Linda Nordling.

26 February 2010 | EN | FR

GM crops: still not a panacea for poor farmers

GM crops have been hailed as a 'pro-poor' technology, but the reality is much more complicated, says technology researcher Dominic Glover.

9 February 2010 | EN | 中文

Investigate Iran plagiarism allegations

14 December 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature