http://www.scidev.net/ Latest icts on new-technologies and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/icts/ Chinese scientists are recycling e-waste into a strong material for multiple uses such as park benches and fences.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/icts/chinese-scientists-recycle-circuit-boards-to-park-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_ictsMon, 18 Aug 2008 03:15:29 GMTAround 1,500 Andean women are benefiting from a programme teaching computer skills in their native quechua language.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/icts/peru-women-receive-ict-training-in-local-tongue.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_ictsFri, 15 Aug 2008 04:12:51 GMTA survey reveals that information and communications technology (ICT), including internet and telephone usage, is increasing in the Dominican 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region.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/icts/paraguay-calls-for-liberalisation-of-internet-acce.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_ictsWed, 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/icts/paraguay-broadens-access-to-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_ictsTue, 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/icts/software-provides-virtual-lab-for-students.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_ictsTue, 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 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