http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science journalism and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/ Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/technical-creativity-needs-nurturing-at-the-grassroots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTInterviews with researchers, documentaries and science fiction series will feature on a new Argentinean television channel.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/argentina-launches-science-and-technology-tv-channel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 02 May 2012 07:17:59 GMTCountries in the region need an organised, concerted effort to strengthen scientific input into decision-making, urges Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-putting-the-science-into-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 25 Apr 2012 16:49:33 GMTJournalists in Ghana say they are keen to increase their coverage of science, but face a range of challenges, a survey finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/ghanaian-journalists-call-for-more-science-coverage.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:47 GMTThe shortage of credible and diverse voices in science undermines the capacity of journalists to respond to development challenges.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/tackling-the-real-crisis-in-science-communication-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 04 Apr 2012 18:07:03 GMTMost people in Senegal believe media coverage of science and technology is inadequate and science journalists are untrained, a survey suggests.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/too-little-science-media-coverage-say-senegalese.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 23 Mar 2012 15:13:49 GMTOnline technologies bring something new to science communication, but blogging has had little impact so far, argues Alice Bell.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/blogging-has-not-changed-science-journalism-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismTue, 20 Mar 2012 17:04:48 GMTLinda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/practical-guides/how-to-question-numbers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismThu, 08 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMTEfforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/tackling-bird-flu-effectively-needs-scientific-openness.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 02 Mar 2012 14:34:30 GMTTop Indian scientist C.N.R. Rao has blamed plagiarism by one of his PhD students on poor training in science communication.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/-plagiarism-case-attributed-to-poor-training.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismMon, 27 Feb 2012 13:16:46 GMTScience journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/even-bad-science-needs-putting-in-context-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:21:49 GMTIndian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.  http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/indian-scientist-bags-open-access-award.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismThu, 12 Jan 2012 07:06:42 GMTGuidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/practical-guides/navigating-science-pr-in-african-institutions-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMTThe decision by the Argentinean newspaper La Nación, to suspend its science section has led to protests from scientists and journalists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/closure-of-paper-s-science-section-sparks-protests.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismThu, 22 Dec 2011 07:20:10 GMTAn Egyptian scientist is suing Nature for publishing an article that he says damaged his reputation, and the case has begun in the UK.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/egyptian-scientist-sues-i-nature-i-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismMon, 14 Nov 2011 16:42:38 GMTClimate scepticism is rare in Brazilian, Chinese and Indian newspapers compared with those of the UK and US.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/climate-sceptics-get-less-press-in-developing-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 11 Nov 2011 17:24:32 GMTChristina Scott, champion of science journalism across Africa, has died.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/christina-scott--2.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismTue, 01 Nov 2011 09:49:11 GMTThe world is close to eradicating polio, but countries need consistent vigilance — including informed media coverage — to reach this goal.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/polio-eradication-learn-from-setbacks-and-press-ahead.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 28 Oct 2011 17:36:07 GMTMarina Joubert shows you how to source good science stories, from what to do with press releases to networking for exclusives.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/practical-guides/beyond-press-releases-how-to-dig-up-science-stories-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismThu, 27 Oct 2011 11:52:06 GMTA Mexican society for science communication has proposed a six-year programme to boost the subject, with a budget of 0.01 % of GDP.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/mexico-proposes-a-programme-for-science-communication-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismMon, 10 Oct 2011 03:01:34 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/