Putting science
at the heart of development
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Drones offer development rather than destruction
Unmanned aerial vehicles could deliver medicines to remote areas and protect civilians in conflicts, finds Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade.
See also: Idea for supply chains of flying drones takes off -
HIV targets need new focus
Gates Foundation HIV chief Stefano Bertozzi argues for changing tack on how health providers measure the effectiveness of interventions.
See also: Another blow for microbicide HIV prevention
News
Global team urges cancer R&D collaboration
Scientists from leading cancer centres are calling for the exchange of research findings as one recommendation for cutting cancer deaths.
18 March 2013
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Cheap 'nano-tablet' purifies water for up to six months
US researchers have launched a small ceramic disc containing nanoparticles that can purify water in poor communities.
Disease threatens aquaculture in developing world
14 March 2013
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Features
Drones begin to show their development promise
Drones could be used to deliver medicines and protect vulnerable people, but major hurdles remain, finds Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade.
The real ground breakers: innovation in Kenya
8 March 2013
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Editorial
Adapting to the realities of getting science into policy
Messages about the workings of policymaking should be easier to come by, and can inform how scientific evidence is presented.
Opinions
The Red-Dead water conveyer can avoid a dead end
The Red-Dead canal could take a small step forward in light of projected environmental impacts and other constraints, says Batir Wardam.
19 March 2013
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Islam Analysis: The 'women in science' movement has a long way to go
The number of female researchers in the Islamic world is above average, but this does not translate to the quality of their participation, says Athar Osama.
18 March 2013
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Africa Analysis: Meat DNA testing can help save species
8 March 2013
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
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