http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on new-technologies and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/news/ Science education in Bangladesh needs an overhaul, switching to natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions, antibodies provide immunity to filariasis, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/south-asia-news-in-brief-11-23-july-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesWed, 23 Jul 2008 03:53:19 GMTThe lack of knowledge about nanotechnology risks must be addressed, a leading expert of the European Commission has warned.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotech-risk-concerns-must-be-addressed-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesTue, 22 Jul 2008 05:40:27 GMTBrazil is set to launch a satellite, carrying a British-made high-tech camera, in 2011 for various applications including environmental observation.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/brazil-harnesses-space-tech-to-monitor-deforestati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesTue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:21 GMTDespite the acceleration of mobile technology in the developing world, the humble text message reigns supreme.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/developing-countries-tap-into-text-messaging-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesMon, 21 Jul 2008 05:09:08 GMTAccess to the Internet in Jamaica has increased by 52 per cent over the past eight years, a study has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/jamaica-massive-boost-in-internet-access.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesWed, 16 Jul 2008 10:27:49 GMTVitamin A saves babies, satellites help in Myanmar relief, Sri Lanka 'greenest in South Asia', and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/south-asia-news-in-brief-27-june-10-july-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 10 Jul 2008 03:30:31 GMTKenya and Nigeria prepare cassava crop trials, DRC to benefit first from US$5 billion hydro project, yaws disease still a threat, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-19-june-3-july.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 03 Jul 2008 10:01:45 GMTParaguay has called for a reduction in the cost of Internet and telephone access, to turn the country into an innovative force within the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/paraguay-calls-for-liberalisation-of-internet-acce.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesWed, 02 Jul 2008 11:17:29 GMTParaguayan scientists will have increased access to important online science databases, thanks to an agreement signed last week.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/paraguay-broadens-access-to-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesTue, 01 Jul 2008 10:09:37 GMTNew software will enable high school students in Chile to work with molecular biology and biotech tools and processes.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/software-provides-virtual-lab-for-students.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesTue, 01 Jul 2008 12:03:09 GMTGovernments told to invest in power transmission, toothpaste a 'neglected preventative medicine', HIV-2 rates stabilise in Guinea-Bissau, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-5-18-june.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 19 Jun 2008 04:25:15 GMTThe digital audio medium of podcasting is being adapted by developing nations to give local people a voice. Katherine Nightingale reports.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/pod-ready-podcasting-for-the-developing-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 19 Jun 2008 11:25:46 GMTA Paraguayan study shows that just 4 per cent of people in the country are Internet users, the lowest figure in South America.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/paraguay-lagging-on-internet-usage-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesWed, 18 Jun 2008 05:05:03 GMTAn agreement signed between Colombia and the OLPC Foundation will provide 65,000 schoolchildren with laptops.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/65-000-computers-for-colombian-schoolchildren.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesWed, 11 Jun 2008 12:05:33 GMTKenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/kenyan-education-should-embrace-nanotechnology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesFri, 06 Jun 2008 11:24:58 GMTWhen it comes to e-learning it's not the hardware you use, but the way that you use it that counts, a new survey suggests.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/african-e-learning-needs-human-capacity-building-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 05 Jun 2008 05:42:55 GMTColombia has launched a US$858 million National IT Plan for 2008–2010, aiming to improve social inclusion and competitiveness.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/colombian-it-plan-seeks-social-inclusion.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 05 Jun 2008 01:00:08 GMTCalestous Juma argues that G8 countries should support provision of cheap, fast Internet access in Africa — particularly to universities.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/g8-should-support-high-speed-web-access-in-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesTue, 03 Jun 2008 05:50:34 GMTFinancial arrangements are almost in place for a new African super-cable — bringing cheaper broadband access closer to reality.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/finances-almost-there-for-west-african-super-cable.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesTue, 03 Jun 2008 02:41:33 GMTDevelopment projects that incorporate innovative use of ICTs have been honoured in the Stockholm Challenge Awards in Sweden.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/ict-for-development-projects-honoured-in-swedish-a.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologiesThu, 29 May 2008 04:37:58 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/