http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science, technology & the developing world en http://rss.scidev.net/en/ Contrary 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 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 GMTPacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/fisheries/news/global-warming-may-raise-risk-of-pacific-fish-poisoning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 17:56:36 GMTA modelling study of a promising malaria vaccine finds low transmission areas would benefit the most from mass vaccination.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/areas-with-low-malaria-rates-need-mass-vaccination-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 17:30:35 GMTThailand is investing in nanotechnology to help alleviate the impact of floods and other natural disasters.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/news/thailand-s-nanotech-research-tackles-disaster-prevention.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 17:20:03 GMTOpen innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_opinionsWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_featuresWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTPatent applications to the Brazilian office of industrial property rose by 15% from 2009-2011, but most of them were from foreigners.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/news/brazil-registers-an-increase-in-patent-requests.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 01:05:39 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_policybriefsTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMTChina's largest biotechnology company and a non-profit product developer are teaming up to develop new tuberculosis vaccines.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/tuberculosis/news/china-signs-agreement-to-produce-new-tb-vaccines.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:19:54 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTThe key malaria drug, artemisinin, can now be produced in greater quantities ― from a waste material of the current production process.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/malaria-hopes-rise-as-chemists-produce-cheap-artemisinin.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 17:44:48 GMTTraps that let juvenile and small fish escape have increased the sustainability of fisheries — without affecting fishers' livelihoods.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/fisheries/news/gaps-in-traps-make-for-sustainable-fisheries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:59:35 GMTJordan will coordinate a network linking researchers in seven Arab countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/icts/news/jordan-to-be-centre-of-arab-science-e-network-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:53:51 GMTColombian scientists have questioned the government's decision to give large portions of science royalties to areas with poor R&D capacity.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/colombia-s-mining-royalties-divide-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:31:37 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTEnglish may be the language of science, but students learn better and contribute more when taught in their local tongue, says 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