http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science communication and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/news/ Laborious treatments for river blindness could be simplified if a drug entering final stage clinical trials is effective.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/river-blindness-drug-enters-final-trials.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationWed, 01 Jul 2009 02:35:00 GMTScience journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism-how-scientists-can-help.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 30 Jun 2009 03:59:24 GMTShould African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/africa-analysis-who-needs-chief-scientific-advisor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:56 GMTScience journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/beware-scientific-fundamentalism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationFri, 26 Jun 2009 03:38:43 GMTIPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/how-the-media-is-creating-a-climate-for-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationWed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTScience journalists in the developing world can help bring science news to a global public, says senior Harvard fellow Cristine Russell.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/good-news-for-developing-world-science-journalists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationWed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMTResearchers in developing countries can access a free editing service that prepares their manuscripts for submission to journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/scheme-helps-polish-developing-country-science-pap.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 22 Jun 2009 03:31:43 GMTThe Egyptian research community is set to get a boost with a new digital library and discounted access to top international journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/egypt-to-get-digital-science-library.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 16 Jun 2009 02:15:15 GMTArab scientists are competing to win funding for inventions in a new reality television show created to boost public interest in science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/arab-world-uses-reality-tv-to-showcase-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 16 Jun 2009 01:38:49 GMTSouthern African scientists are compiling the continent's scientific output in the hope of more global recognition.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/database-aims-to-put-african-research-on-the-map.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 15 Jun 2009 03:02:46 GMTIndia is falling behind in science publishing, a leading analyst warns, and it will take more than ambition to solve the problem.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/india-limping-in-science-publication-rates.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 11 Jun 2009 02:22:18 GMTThirteen Colombian universities have made their thesis and academic documents freely available on one website.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/first-digital-academic-library-for-colombia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 11 Jun 2009 03:19:23 GMTUsing science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/the-limits-of-science-diplomacy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTEveryone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/everyone-must-be-involved-in-earthquake-planning-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationTue, 19 May 2009 02:26:48 GMTBlame for the turmoil in Egypt over swine flu can be laid squarely at the feet of the media and politicians, says Nadia El-Awady.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/media-and-government-to-blame-for-egypt-swine-flu-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationFri, 15 May 2009 02:32:24 GMTScientists have a key role to play in communicating the risk and uncertainties of swine flu, says a Nature editorial.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/scientists-have-vital-role-to-play-in-swine-flu-ou.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 11 May 2009 01:56:18 GMTThe Chinese Academy of Sciences is considering making its reports to government public.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/chinese-scientists-to-make-science-advice-public.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 07 May 2009 03:47:25 GMTProjects using mobile phones and geospatial information are going on across Africa, including a Kenyan project mapping bean suppliers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/african-farmers-get-geospatial-info-on-their-phone.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationFri, 24 Apr 2009 02:10:54 GMTInnovative solutions to agricultural problems and getting information to farmers will be the focus of a new alliance between Chile and India.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/chile-india-link-up-for-rural-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationThu, 02 Apr 2009 03:38:50 GMTChina's Ministry of Education has defined seven acts of academic misconduct in a further bid to tackle the problem.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/china-issues-another-crackdown-on-scientific-misco.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunicationMon, 30 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/