http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on south asia and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/ A conference in India has heard calls for new, science-based development indices in the run-up to the Rio+20 summit.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/call-for-new-indicators-of-sustainable-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:02:23 GMTImproving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/opinions/support-community-mapping-for-climate-adaptation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:43 GMTHigher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/high-temperatures-make-wheat-old-before-its-time-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:20:12 GMTPakistan's medical laboratory workers need better biosafety awareness says a new study.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/pakistani-medical-labs-lax-on-biosafety-survey-finds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:13:05 GMTThe revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/opinions/research-needed-to-tackle-neglected-disease-uncertainties-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:28 GMTBhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/bhutan-brings-down-malaria-incidence.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:30 GMTIndia's carefully targeted strategy against polio holds lessons for other countries, and for other diseases, argues Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/opinions/biomed-analysis-learning-from-india-s-polio-success-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:35 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 GMTOpen innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTUncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/practical-guides/how-to-tell-policymakers-about-scientific-uncertainty-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:31 GMTAsia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTIndian health officials are describing hard to treat cases of TB as 'extra XDR-TB' amid warnings that the disease is not being managed properly.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/india-faces-totally-drug-resistant-tb.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 19 Jan 2012 10:12:37 GMTEncouraging demand for new and increasingly cheap interventions available now can boost health in developing countries, says Charles Kenny.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/opinions/don-t-wait-for-wealth-better-health-needs-basic-tools-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaTue, 17 Jan 2012 17:43:36 GMTRecent scandals have exposed weaknesses in India's ability to police its own doctors as they participate in international drug trials.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/fines-expose-failings-in-policing-of-indian-drug-trials.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaTue, 17 Jan 2012 17:29:45 GMTCutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 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/south-asia/editorials/even-bad-science-needs-putting-in-context-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:21:49 GMTSome Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/opinions/islam-analysis-money-can-t-buy-quality-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:46 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/