http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on space technology and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/news/ A project connecting African hospitals and universities with their Indian counterparts via satellite will be expanded this year.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/africa-india-satellite-links-to-expand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 21 Apr 2009 02:39:56 GMTNASA has developed an improved cyclone prediction method that could plug data gaps and increase warning times in vulnerable regions.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/new-method-to-track-cyclone-paths-unveiled.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyFri, 17 Apr 2009 03:12:08 GMTChina should calculate the amount of water lost from farms through evaporation to combat water scarcity in the country, says the World Bank.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/china-urged-to-rethink-water-monitoring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 03 Feb 2009 02:47:26 GMTThe Venezuelan science minister has announced that 90 researchers will get their PhD in space technology in China, as part of a strategy to improve human resources in the sector.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/venezuela-to-boost-space-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyMon, 02 Feb 2009 06:53:23 GMTEfforts to assess and map the quality of Africa's soils to enhance food production have been boosted by a US$18 million grant.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/africa-s-soils-to-be-digitally-mapped.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 13 Jan 2009 12:42:30 GMTAfrica must make it easy to access and share geo-spatial information, says head of South Africa's mapping organisation, Derek Clarke.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/african-development-needs-good-geo-spatial-informa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyThu, 18 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMTNigeria's communications satellite has broken down, dashing hopes of digital outreach to rural communities.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/africa-s-first-communications-satellite-fails.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyMon, 17 Nov 2008 04:43:34 GMTVenezuela has launched a satellite that will contribute to telemedicine and education, and offer access to the country's rural areas.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/venezuela-launches-telecommunications-satellite.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyFri, 31 Oct 2008 04:47:19 GMTScientists have found that satellite imagery archives like Google Earth provide an inexpensive method for mapping diseases such as dengue.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/researchers-harness-google-earth-to-fight-dengue.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyWed, 08 Oct 2008 05:08:03 GMTA new satellite system to provide high-speed Internet access to people in developing countries by 2010 is under construction.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/satellites-to-bring-speedy-internet-to-developing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyThu, 18 Sep 2008 03:15:04 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/space-technology/brazil-harnesses-space-tech-to-monitor-deforestati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:21 GMTIndia has increased its science spending by 16 per cent, including a massive rise in funds for manned space missions.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/indian-government-boosts-science-spending.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 04 Mar 2008 02:39:43 GMTA round up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–17 February 2008.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/south-asia-news-in-brief-1-17-february-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyThu, 28 Feb 2008 02:41:41 GMTResumen de noticias sobre el sur de Asia para el período del 16 al 30 de enero.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/south-asia-news-in-brief-1630-january-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTAfrica and the European Union have included a science and technology partnership in their joint action plan.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/positive-partnership-clinched-at-euafrica-summit.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyFri, 14 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe UN Environment Programme has launched a panel that will advise governments on the sustainable use of natural resources.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/un-launches-natural-resources-advisory-panel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyWed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTSouth Africa is training bright youngsters in preparation for the potential establishment of the Square Kilometre Array project.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/south-africa-grooms-students-for-astrophysics.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyFri, 09 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTIndia is to establish a new centre for climate change research to help model climate change — but new satellites are vital for success.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/india-to-set-up-climate-change-research-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyTue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTAs part of its US$1.3 billion space programme, Algeria will launch a satellite system to track natural disasters and manage resources.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/algeria-on-track-to-launch-second-satellite-syst.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyFri, 02 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTTechnology originally conceived for space exploration could provide faster and more accurate testing for tuberculosis.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/space-technology/space-technology-to-speed-up-tb-detection.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_spacetechnologyThu, 04 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/