http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on promoting science and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/news/ Science 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/promoting-science/science-journalism-how-scientists-can-help.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceTue, 30 Jun 2009 03:59:24 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/promoting-science/beware-scientific-fundamentalism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceFri, 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/promoting-science/how-the-media-is-creating-a-climate-for-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceWed, 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/promoting-science/good-news-for-developing-world-science-journalists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceWed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 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/promoting-science/arab-world-uses-reality-tv-to-showcase-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceTue, 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/promoting-science/database-aims-to-put-african-research-on-the-map.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceMon, 15 Jun 2009 03:02:46 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/promoting-science/chile-india-link-up-for-rural-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceThu, 02 Apr 2009 03:38:50 GMTWomen around the world have been recognised for their contributions to science in the 'For Women in Science' awards.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/women-scientists-rewarded-for-outstanding-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceMon, 16 Mar 2009 03:30:23 GMTDebate between locals and scientists is all the rage in Uganda — and the discussions are being taken to the next generation too.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/talking-science-science-caf-s-in-uganda.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceFri, 20 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMTResearchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/scientists-wake-up-and-communicate-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceThu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMTInformal ways of learning about science, such as visits to science museums, really do improve scientific understanding, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/informal-science-activities-enhance-knowledge-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceMon, 02 Feb 2009 01:21:20 GMTScientists need to communicate better to improve the uptake of advancing technology, says Joseph Othieno.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/scientists-failing-to-communicate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceTue, 27 Jan 2009 03:20:46 GMTScientists have formed a coalition to uphold the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/new-coalition-to-champion-human-right-to-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceTue, 27 Jan 2009 02:57:28 GMTEcuador has launched its first hands-on science centre, with US$4 million worth of funding, to boost S&T in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/ecuador-debuts-first-hands-on-science-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceThu, 08 Jan 2009 07:37:50 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/promoting-science/museveni-urges-science-journalists-to-plug-knowled.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceFri, 19 Dec 2008 04:56:48 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/promoting-science/library-of-alexandria-goes-online-for-science-educ.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceMon, 08 Dec 2008 03:29:22 GMTStrained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/promoting-science/scientist-policymaker-misunderstandings-hindering-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceTue, 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/promoting-science/the-media-is-crucial-in-the-global-fight-for-healt.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceFri, 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/promoting-science/costa-rica-launches-google-innovation-community.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceThu, 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/promoting-science/twas-torch-bearer-for-science-in-the-developing-wo.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_promotingscienceMon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:52 GMT 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