http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on china science & technology en http://rss.scidev.net/en/china/news/ Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/clean-technology-as-a-public-good.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaThu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:18 GMTChina has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/china-s-nitrogen-emissions-could-worsen-pollution.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaWed, 04 Nov 2009 02:38:09 GMTStrong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/link-between-patent-law-and-tech-transfer-not-proven-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaThu, 29 Oct 2009 04:03:27 GMTChina is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/chinese-science-to-be-showcased-on-one-website-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaTue, 27 Oct 2009 02:59:22 GMTThe most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/scidev-net-survey-results-how-are-we-doing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMTThe academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/twas-aims-to-boost-its-science-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaWed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:58 GMTExcitement about the potential of a plant root extract to combat swine flu is brought down to earth by a pandemics expert.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/concerns-over-herbal-swine-flu-remedy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaTue, 13 Oct 2009 12:43:20 GMTWill UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?http://www.scidev.net/en/china/unesco-must-reclaim-science-leadership.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTScenarios — and costs — for attaining a low-carbon economy in China are outlined in a major report.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/china-faces-colossal-bill-for-a-low-carbon-economy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaWed, 23 Sep 2009 10:56:45 GMTAs the world's most populated nation puts tackling greenhouse gases on the agenda, science and technology are given centre stage.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/technology-crucial-in-china-s-climate-fight-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaThu, 17 Sep 2009 12:18:34 GMTThe conditions are in place to eliminate carbon emissions from electricity generation in China, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/wind-power-could-blow-away-coal-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaFri, 11 Sep 2009 02:56:02 GMTPriya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/climate-change-and-insect-borne-disease-facts-and--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMTChina's air pollution could be damaging its agriculture as scientists find aerosols reduce the amount of light rain.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/air-pollution-cutting-china-s-vital-rain-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaMon, 07 Sep 2009 03:25:19 GMTA disease outbreak at a Chinese factory has been ascribed to nanoparticle exposure but critics say there were many possible causes.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/nanoparticles-killed-women-study-claims.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaWed, 26 Aug 2009 04:19:07 GMTDespite an increase in the number of science professionals in China, there is considerable dissatisfaction with their status and conditions.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/many-chinese-science-workers-want-to-switch-career.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaTue, 25 Aug 2009 04:21:23 GMTChinese scientists are respected, if remote, figures — so long as they are not involved in advertising.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/scientist-salesmen-fail-to-convince-chinese-public.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaThu, 13 Aug 2009 03:42:43 GMTAn indoor housefly-killing machine has shown great success at clearing malarial mosquitoes from a large outdoor area.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/peacekeepers-reduce-their-malaria-rate-to-zero-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaThu, 13 Aug 2009 03:12:34 GMTTechnologies that drive China's agricultural success could be used in Africa to boost food production, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/chinese-agricultural-boom-holds-lessons-for-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaWed, 29 Jul 2009 03:14:21 GMTPapers by Chinese researchers are increasingly being published in international publications, an analysis of top journals has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/china/china-gaining-ground-in-top-international-journals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_chinaThu, 09 Jul 2009 06:02:40 GMTChina's progress in poverty reduction could be compromised unless it prioritises climate change adaptation, a report has 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