http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science, technology & the developing world en http://rss.scidev.net/en/ A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 GMTChile's parliament has substantially improved its tax incentives for companies to invest in R&D.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/news/chile-s-new-tax-breaks-set-to-stimulate-r-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:21 GMTAfrica lags behind other developing regions in local collaboration — and in building its own scientific capacity, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/opinions/africa-analysis-collaborating-too-far-from-home-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_opinionsThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:31:04 GMTCan a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/renewable-energy/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_featuresThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTEngineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 GMTSouth Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_opinionsWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 GMTA bioprospecting project in Panama is the first to be funded by the Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/bioprospecting/news/panama-is-first-to-benefit-from-fund-to-tackle-biopiracy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:08 GMTNewly-developed software to monitor food prices of staple crops may help reduce volatility in food prices in many Sub-Saharan countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/food-security/news/monitoring-software-may-help-stabilise-food-prices.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:20:25 GMTBhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/bhutan-brings-down-malaria-incidence.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:30 GMTCentre will enable semiconductor and electronics companies to achieve growth and raise exports.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-east-asia/news/testing-lab-will-boost-electronics-industry-in-the-philippines-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsTue, 31 Jan 2012 18:34:41 GMTUnprecedented collaboration by drug firms, ambitious targets and more funds form part of a new fight against neglected tropical diseases.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/public-private-push-against-neglected-diseases-unveiled.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:42:29 GMTIndia's carefully targeted strategy against polio holds lessons for other countries, and for other diseases, argues Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/opinions/biomed-analysis-learning-from-india-s-polio-success-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_opinionsTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:35 GMTDeep-rooted philosophies discourage data sharing and specialised research services, hampering research quality, says Peng Gong.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/china-must-overcome-cultural-obstacles-to-boost-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_opinionsTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMTA controversial science reform that gave the Venezuelan government more control over a private sector R&D tax has boosted science funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/boost-to-venezuela-s-science-funding-remains-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:14:28 GMTContrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/news/nitrogen-fertiliser-could-prevent-locust-swarms-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:59:24 GMTOne year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_editorialsFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 GMTA science study published in layman’s language shows how Amazonian fruit trees and plants can support the wellbeing and nutrition of local people.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/news/book-spreads-knowledge-about-amazonian-plants.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 27 Jan 2012 07:43:56 GMTA 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 GMTSouth-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-east-asia/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-be-proactive-on-disaster-planning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_opinionsThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:54 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/