http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science communication and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/news/ China 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/science-communication/chinese-science-to-be-showcased-on-one-website-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 27 Oct 2009 02:59:22 GMTIranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/iran-urged-to-stamp-out-plagiarism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 26 Oct 2009 07:23:58 GMTThe most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/scidev-net-survey-results-how-are-we-doing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMTLocal knowledge forms the backbone of a programme in Benin that aims to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/benin-farmers-unite-against-effects-of-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 13 Oct 2009 02:54:00 GMTCrop yields will plummet and millions more children will go hungry unless agricultural practices adapt to climate change, warns a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/climate-change-will-leave-25-million-more-children-hungry--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationWed, 30 Sep 2009 01:21:55 GMTEnabling free access to agricultural research — a critical component of India's science sector — could reap big rewards, says journal chief.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/agricultural-research-should-be-open-access-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 29 Sep 2009 02:54:50 GMTEstablishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/get-biodiversity-science-to-decision-makers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 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/science-communication/unesco-must-reclaim-science-leadership.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTEncouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/collaboration-essential-to-overcome-global-challenges-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationWed, 23 Sep 2009 03:00:41 GMTReporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/the-challenge-of-reporting-on-climate-change-and-h.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTA majority of Latin American countries suffer from worthy talk but little stable R&D funding. Long-term strategies should be a priority.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/rhetoric-and-instability-stunt-latin-american-scie-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 03 Sep 2009 11:45:54 GMTCo-planting an acacia variety with crops delivers timely natural fertiliser as well as cutting erosion and supplying wood for domestic use.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/acacia-tree-can-boost-crops-and-more-across-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 27 Aug 2009 01:19:02 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/science-communication/many-chinese-science-workers-want-to-switch-career.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 25 Aug 2009 04:21:23 GMTGovernments must do more to support research published in local journals and make it visible, says South African scientist, Wieland Gevers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/raise-the-profile-of-research-in-local-journals-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 25 Aug 2009 02:30:56 GMTIn reporting swine flu, the Indian media has lost perspective, argues Kalpana Sharma, a former editor of The Hindu.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/more-balanced-reporting-of-swine-flu-needed-in-ind.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 17 Aug 2009 02:05:14 GMTChinese scientists are respected, if remote, figures — so long as they are not involved in advertising.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/scientist-salesmen-fail-to-convince-chinese-public.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 13 Aug 2009 03:42:43 GMTJournalists and scientists must guard against policymakers using science to legitimise pre-chosen and politically-motivated policies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/the-curse-of-policy-based-evidence-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 13 Aug 2009 01:47:20 GMTAgricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/research-collaboration-crucial-to-meet-food-demand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 13 Aug 2009 12:20:00 GMTPatent offices in developing countries will be able to consult key science and technology journals under a new scheme.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/free-journal-access-for-patent-offices-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 11 Aug 2009 10:28:45 GMTA free online data-sharing tool developed by Google could help with worldwide scientific collaborations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/online-tool-could-aid-global-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 04 Aug 2009 02:22:12 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/