http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science journalism and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/ A new bill aims to encourage science communication to the public and educational institutions in Mexico.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/mexico-s-science-law-seeks-to-boost-science-communication-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 10 May 2013 17:15:11 GMTCommunicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/science-journalism-and-communication-make-a-good-match.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 10 May 2013 11:33:54 GMTScientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/developing-nations-should-avoid-slow-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 01 May 2013 16:08:55 GMTA plan is needed to protect critical science journalism as media incomes fall, heard a meeting ahead of the World Conference of Science Journalists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/wcsj2013-urged-to-find-new-funding-model-for-critical-journalism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 26 Apr 2013 15:17:39 GMTBrains Network editor Marc Mcilhone backs open sharing in the second article on how to support online science journalism in Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/open-access-is-the-future-for-africa-s-science-media.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:34 GMTIn the first of two articles on how to support African science journalism online, Research Africa editor Linda Nordling takes on plagiarism.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/a-culture-of-plagiarism-is-harming-africa-s-journalists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismTue, 23 Apr 2013 14:23:45 GMTA Brazilian TV show pays attention to health research, but not always to key public health problems, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/health-research-highlighted-in-brazilian-tv.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 17 Apr 2013 16:18:57 GMTSix sessions have been dropped from the World Conference on Science Journalism programme due to a lack of money to help speakers attend.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/developing-world-sessions-purged-from-wcsj2013-programme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:09:22 GMTInvestigative journalism is rewarding but requires vigilance, determination and preparation. K. S. Jayaraman shares tips from his career.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/practical-guides/how-to-be-an-investigative-science-journalist-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismSat, 30 Mar 2013 09:16:57 GMTOffering more images, audio and video will entice new readers to science-related development stories that they might otherwise overlook.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/scidev-net-s-multimedia-future-can-widen-our-reach.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 22 Mar 2013 14:48:52 GMTMany developing nations could see dramatic development if they funded research infrastructure, argues David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/in-perspective-focus-cash-on-research-infrastructure-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:10 GMTA research and development news service for the Caribbean region has shut down, citing inadequate subscription levels.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/caribbean-research-news-site-closes-due-to-weak-demand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 27 Feb 2013 12:13:17 GMTHow scientific knowledge is presented in public debate, by scientists or journalists, has a big influence on its impact, says David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/in-perspective-well-framed-science-can-boost-its-social-impact-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismTue, 19 Feb 2013 13:30:31 GMTRelying on the news provided in press releases means that more complicated — but crucial — science stories will remain hidden.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/editorials/press-releases-may-be-tempting-but-they-miss-the-wider-picture.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 08 Feb 2013 16:55:26 GMTScience journalists working in the Global South are more optimistic about the sector than those in the developed world, reveals a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/upbeat-findings-on-science-journalism-in-developing-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismThu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:45 GMTThe Peruvian press rarely covers issues dealing with REDD initiatives, and journalists are ill-prepared on environmental issues, finds a survey.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/peru-poor-media-coverage-of-redd-and-environment-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismWed, 09 Jan 2013 08:02:20 GMTOnline science news is informing more people, but search methods and comment sections could be harming public debate, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/internet-is-valuable-science-resource-but-can-bias-discourse-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismTue, 08 Jan 2013 16:10:14 GMTAs the annual Indian Science Congress marks its centenary this month (3–7 January) the relevance of its present 'inclusive' form is being questioned, reports Archita Bhatta.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/features/indian-science-congress-tries-to-go-inclusive-in-its-100th-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismThu, 03 Jan 2013 12:48:32 GMTAn open-access science network plans to catalyse the foundation of research repositories and boost transnational science collaborations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/news/network-to-boost-visibility-of-latin-america-s-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 28 Dec 2012 16:52:24 GMTJournalists can help the developed world take responsibility for climate change by making it relevant to readers' lives, says David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/science-journalism/opinions/in-perspective-a-fatal-gap-between-science-and-policy--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_sciencejournalismFri, 21 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/