http://www.scidev.net/ Latest nuclear-technology on science-communication and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/ Why new malaria drugs don't need to be perfect, the nations vulnerable to climate change, farmers and researchers in Sierra Leone, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-18-31-december.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:25:48 GMTThe Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/global-earthquake-model-merits-support-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyMon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMTThe world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/obama-brings-internationalist-outlook-to-us-scienc.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyMon, 22 Dec 2008 03:58:17 GMTJournalists in Uganda should take advantage of press freedom and get science stories out to the public, says the country's president, Yoweri Museveni.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/museveni-urges-science-journalists-to-plug-knowled.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyFri, 19 Dec 2008 04:56:48 GMTIndian S&T experts have called for the country's scientists to refocus their efforts on national problems and the needs of the poor.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/indian-scientists-must-prioritise-the-needs-of-the.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyWed, 17 Dec 2008 02:53:09 GMTMany developing country delegates were delayed or unable to attend the UN climate change negotiations in Poland due to strict visa policies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/visa-problems-hamper-climate-change-talks.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyFri, 12 Dec 2008 04:32:58 GMTChina has topped the international Engineering Index and ranked third globally for research papers in the 2007 Science Citation Index.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/china-tops-engineering-publications-list.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyThu, 11 Dec 2008 04:05:11 GMTA new network aims to serve scientific research communities by enabling the Middle East to link directly with European research networks.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/network-links-researchers-in-middle-east-and-europ.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyTue, 09 Dec 2008 03:57:44 GMTThe Bibliotheca Alexandrina is creating a cyberstore of scientific lectures to help improve science education in developing nations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/library-of-alexandria-goes-online-for-science-educ.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyMon, 08 Dec 2008 03:29:22 GMTAnthony Turton, an expert in water research management, criticised the South African CSIR and government over the looming water crisis.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/petition-launched-for-suspended-south-african-wate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyFri, 05 Dec 2008 05:31:23 GMTUruguay has signed an agreement to boost an online website to grant national researchers free access to scientific journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/uruguay-to-fund-online-access-to-scientific-journa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyTue, 02 Dec 2008 04:22:41 GMTThe Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/middle-east-s-synchrotron-runs-short-of-funds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyMon, 01 Dec 2008 02:34:09 GMTScience academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/academies-have-no-one-to-fear-but-themselves.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyFri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMTOther countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/vietnam-is-improving-science-communication.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyThu, 27 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMTZimbabwe repays missing vaccine money, Botswana plans a new dam to combat drought, Lesotho considers wind power, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-7-19-november-200.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyWed, 19 Nov 2008 04:55:31 GMTStrained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/scientist-policymaker-misunderstandings-hindering-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyTue, 18 Nov 2008 04:37:58 GMTThe media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/the-media-is-crucial-in-the-global-fight-for-healt.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMTCosta Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/costa-rica-launches-google-innovation-community.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyThu, 13 Nov 2008 11:15:00 GMTTwenty-five years after TWAS was set up, Yojana Sharma examines whether it is any nearer to achieving its ambitious goalshttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/twas-torch-bearer-for-science-in-the-developing-wo.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyMon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:52 GMTFilms and television programmes about climate change should be made freely available beyond their initial broadcast, argues Nalaka Gunawardene.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/nuclear-technology/planet-before-profit-for-climate-change-films.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_nucleartechnologyTue, 04 Nov 2008 01:00:55 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/