http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on middle east & north africa and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/ Toxic nanoparticle treatment of ponds of farmed fish could be made safe by embedding in into water filters, find scientists in Iran.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/nanotech-filter-may-protect-farmed-fish-from-fungus.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 14 May 2013 16:41:29 GMTA conference in Kuwait urges support for efforts to improve networking and the protection of women's rights, which are at risk after the Arab Spring.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/female-arab-scientists-urge-defence-of-women-s-rights.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:03 GMTA conference fails to address the use of chemicals to disable civilians, as indications of chemical weapons' use in Syria emerge.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/chemical-weapons-convention-fails-to-address-key-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 26 Apr 2013 16:23:03 GMTFemale researchers in Arab nations are being hampered by a lack of support from research bodies and male scientists, a conference has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/men-blamed-for-hindering-female-arab-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:10:04 GMTUn centre de recherche de Jordanie s’est fixé comme objectif de développer la science et promouvoir la paix à travers la coopération internationale. Un reportage de Rehab Abd Almohsen.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/features/le-synchrotron-du-moyen-orient-la-coop-ration-scientifique-en-faveur-de-la-paix-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:09 GMTConservative traditions, rather than religious belief, seem to be the main barrier to modern science in Muslim countries, says David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/in-perspective-what-really-holds-back-islamic-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 18 Apr 2013 12:09:29 GMTJordan is set to become the first Arab country to have a policy on mitigating and adapting to climate change, according to its government.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/jordan-readies-its-first-policy-on-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 15 Apr 2013 15:54:22 GMTA how-to video published in the Journal of Visualized Experiments explains how to turn a mobile phone into a diagnostic device.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/cellphone-microscopes-a-how-to-guide.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 15 Apr 2013 14:33:44 GMTThe Islamic world's current science effort is on life support and without major 'surgery' could be yet another policy failure, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/islam-analysis-do-or-die-for-oic-science-cooperation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaSun, 14 Apr 2013 09:00:52 GMTClimate change will make some parts of Saudi Arabia hotter and drier, with other parts seeing increased surface run-off, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/climate-change-to-hit-saudi-s-agriculture-water.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 09 Apr 2013 17:01:53 GMTResearchers in Algeria and Malaysia have developed new bricks made of sand and waste materials, making them cheap and eco-friendly.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/researchers-make-bricks-from-waste-desert-sand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 09 Apr 2013 15:31:49 GMTAfter a lengthy court battle, India has rejected a major cancer drug patent bid — meaning lifesaving drugs will remain cheap and accessible.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/indian-court-s-novartis-ruling-keeps-door-to-cheap-drugs-open.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:40:59 GMTInvestigative journalism is rewarding but requires vigilance, determination and preparation. K. S. Jayaraman shares tips from his career.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/practical-guides/how-to-be-an-investigative-science-journalist-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaSat, 30 Mar 2013 09:16:57 GMTCompanies have much to offer when it comes to helping female entrepreneurs in developing countries access markets, says Henrietta Miers.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/focus-on-gender-business-can-do-more-to-aid-women-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:39 GMTResearchers hope to benefit users in developing nations by turning 'feature' phones into virtual smartphones, finds Jan Piotrowski.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/features/upgrades-to-basic-mobile-phones-aim-for-a-smart-future-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 25 Mar 2013 09:20:25 GMTA 3D printer that makes use of abundant solar energy and desert sand could be a cost-effective way of producing glass in the future.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/solar-powered-3d-printer-uses-sand-to-make-glass-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:54:24 GMTMany developing nations could see dramatic development if they funded research infrastructure, argues David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/in-perspective-focus-cash-on-research-infrastructure-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:10 GMTThe Red-Dead canal could take a small step forward in light of projected environmental impacts and other constraints, says Batir Wardam.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/the-red-dead-water-conveyer-can-avoid-a-dead-end.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMTScientists from leading cancer centres are calling for the exchange of research findings as one recommendation for cutting cancer deaths.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/global-team-urges-cancer-r-d-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 18 Mar 2013 17:14:44 GMTThe 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.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/islam-analysis-the-women-in-science-movement-has-a-long-way-to-go-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:20 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/