http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on south asia science & technology en http://rss.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/ An Indian report rejects the consensus view that the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking rapidly — sparking controversy.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/himalayan-glaciers-not-shrinking-rapidly-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaMon, 16 Nov 2009 03:37:21 GMTThe speed and volume of river flow shape the severity of cholera outbreaks, a Bangladeshi study has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/cholera-outbreaks-depend-on-river-flow-say-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 13 Nov 2009 03:35:39 GMTThe first scientist to return home as part of India's new expatriate scheme has been dismissed, causing mixed reactions from fellow researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/indian-expat-scientists-scheme-off-to-shaky-start.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 12 Nov 2009 04:30:10 GMTDespite campaigning in Bangladesh, under-fives are still failing to receive zinc treatment for diarrhoeal disease, a survey says.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/children-missing-out-on-zinc-diarrhoea-treatment.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:16 GMTThe Maldives ahead of carbon neutral target, South Asia marred by slow broadband, Nepal to discuss climate at Everest's base, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/south-asia-news-in-brief-29-october-11-november-2009.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:50:11 GMTSatellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/spotlight-on-satellites-for-disaster-management-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMTSian Lewis explains how remote sensing can be used to manage natural disasters and highlights ongoing efforts and obstacles.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/remote-sensing-for-natural-disasters-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTDeveloping nations are building their own satellites despite freely available Western data. Do the gains outweigh the costs, asks Tatum Anderson.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/launching-your-own-satellite-the-pros-and-cons.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTClean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/clean-technology-as-a-public-good.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:18 GMTDeaths from diarrhoea in over-five-year-olds far exceed established estimates, according to a new study.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/diarrhoea-kills-over-a-million-over-fives-each-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 30 Oct 2009 02:07:24 GMTPakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/biosafety-back-on-the-agenda-in-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:29:19 GMTStrong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/link-between-patent-law-and-tech-transfer-not-proven-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 29 Oct 2009 04:03:27 GMTPakistan to receive expertise from China, making fertiliser from human faeces, Maldives ministers dive to highlight climate change, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/south-asia-news-in-brief-15-29-october-2009.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 29 Oct 2009 10:43:06 GMTA UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/speed-up-climate-tech-transfer-urges-un-meeting.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 28 Oct 2009 03:21:13 GMTJapan and Nepal have announced that they will form a research partnership to study climate change related issues in the Himalayas.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/nepal-japan-team-up-for-himalayan-climate-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaMon, 26 Oct 2009 05:12:29 GMTA weather station network across South Asia is part of an India-led drive for locally produced climate change data.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/weather-station-network-to-serve-south-asia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaMon, 26 Oct 2009 04:06:59 GMTThe most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/scidev-net-survey-results-how-are-we-doing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMTIndia should offer to make its national action plans part of a global climate deal in Copenhagen negotiations, says Rajendra K. Pachauri.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/india-should-make-its-national-climate-plans-global.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaThu, 22 Oct 2009 01:33:51 GMTThe academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/twas-aims-to-boost-its-science-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaWed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:58 GMTResearchers say that a chemical-free arsenic decontamination method is proving successful in an Indian village.http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/indian-arsenic-clean-up-working-well-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_southasiaFri, 16 Oct 2009 06:10:45 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/