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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
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Social networks can warn of disease after disasters
Social networks quickly gather data on possible disease outbreaks after natural disasters, writes biosurveillance expert James Wilson.
Policy Briefs
Scientific cooperation for nuclear disarmament
Scientific collaborations can build trust and facilitate progress in nuclear arms control and disarmament.
23 June 2010
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Source: The Royal Society
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
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
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Pakistan's science minister attacks funding cuts
Pakistan's science budget has been cut by more than a third compared with last year, with several ministries that fund science affected.
31 August 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.
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