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Ensuring science is conducted with integrity requires a supportive culture, not draconian rules and sanctions.

Delivering on its 'science for development' promises will help the Obama administration regain trust within the developing world.

Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.

Integrating modern and traditional medicine requires breaking down the legal and regulatory barriers that disadvantage the poor.

Brazil must ensure its support for science becomes long-term commitment, not one restricted to the mandate of a particular government.

Four hundred years after Galileo, scientists still face persecution for speaking out. Laws must not be used to stifle debate.

Politicians won't act to conserve biodiversity unless they have strong evidence that it is an effective strategy for combating global poverty.

The political climate is ripe for a new push to eliminate nuclear weapons; scientists can boost its chance of success.

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Even focused research will not deliver agricultural progress unless donors also help join up links in the development chain.

There have been notable successes in science for development over the past decade but still insufficient follow-through for key commitments.

Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.

Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.

New figures on research spending show that the gap between rich and poor countries is closing — but not fast enough.

Will UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?

A majority of Latin American countries suffer from worthy talk but little stable R&D funding. Long-term strategies should be a priority.

Journalists and scientists must guard against policymakers using science to legitimise pre-chosen and politically-motivated policies.

Academics have long argued for developing countries to adopt "systems of innovation". Now it looks like politicians have got the message.

Using science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.

An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.