SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Opinions and Analysis
China reaps rewards of ICT growth
China's commitment to a strong ICT network benefits both investors and rural comunities, say Cheng Donghong and Jia Hepeng.
Using genetics to tackle malnutrition
Jim Kaput explains why efforts to tackle malnutrition should consider nutrigenomics — the interplay between food and genetic make-up.
Policy Briefs
Improving livelihoods with ICTs
ICT projects can be strategic tools for development if they consider social contexts and are tailored to community needs.
News and Features
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
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Waste tea leaves could brew up biofuel
A Pakistani study has found that waste tea leaves could be used as an alternative biofuel source.
1 March 2010
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Economic crisis 'lowered global number of patents in 2009'
27 February 2010
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 11–24 February 2010
24 February 2010
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Practical Guides
How to set up a science blog
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
