- SciDev
- 23/8/7 04:38
International institutions need a more integrated approach to solving the world’s problems, say CGIAR leaders.
International institutions need a more integrated approach to solving the world’s problems, say CGIAR leaders.
THURSDAY 3. AUGUST 2023
Hardships for persons with disabilities that COVID-19 worsened need urgent attention, writes Michelle Mbuthia.
MONDAY 31. JULY 2023
A pioneer in combining two types of solar cells is aiming for a new world record.
FRIDAY 28. JULY 2023
Climate change indirectly impacting control of HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific region, experts say.
THURSDAY 27. JULY 2023
The impacts will be “utterly devastating” for resource-poor countries.
WEDNESDAY 26. JULY 2023
There are mounting concerns that improper pesticide use amongst farmers in Kenya is leading to health risks and even loss of lives.
TUESDAY 25. JULY 2023
Gladys Nyachieo is transforming urban transportation in Kenya by advocating for widespread adoption of non-motorized modes of travel.
THURSDAY 20. JULY 2023
Universities have endorsed a new charter which would give African researchers a greater role in research alliances.
FRIDAY 14. JULY 2023
Diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria account for two thirds of infectious disease and death among children and adolescents.
FRIDAY 7. JULY 2023
Just a handful of scientists represented the global South at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting focused on diversity.
Biochemicals in India’s Joha rice variety fights type 2 diabetes and heart disease, research finds.
THURSDAY 6. JULY 2023
Women scientists talk to Africa Science Focus about how to tackle the gender participation gap in STEM.
TUESDAY 4. JULY 2023
Uganda should boost gender inclusivity and funding for science, technology and innovation research, says a report.
THURSDAY 29. JUNE 2023
Electrochemical method developed to detect traces of the toxic herbicide, picloram.
TUESDAY 27. JUNE 2023
The rate of tree cover loss in the tropics increased last year, leaving global goals off-track, analysis shows.
FRIDAY 23. JUNE 2023
The highest levels of acute food insecurity globally rose by almost 140 per cent from 2016 to 2022, a report says.
WEDNESDAY 21. JUNE 2023
Report reveals a deteriorating situation.
SUNDAY 18. JUNE 2023
Pine needles linked to devastating forest fires in India are being turned into clean, green fuels.
WEDNESDAY 14. JUNE 2023
Through collaboration with local farmers and innovative research, Josephine Nackeny Augustino is attempting to solve Sudan’s waste management problems.
TUESDAY 13. JUNE 2023
Governments should regulate bushmeat sales to protect species biodiversity and public health, a study says.
Lack of interbreeding between giraffes in Kenya, Tanzania could be fuelling their decline, researcher say.
MONDAY 12. JUNE 2023
Filipino scientists develop cheap method to neutralise invasive organisms spread via ship ballast water.
FRIDAY 9. JUNE 2023
WHO advises Asia’s tobacco growers to switch to sustainable crops that promote food security.
THURSDAY 8. JUNE 2023
Researchers say that a technology implemented in western Kenya reduced pest numbers while increasing maize yields.
WEDNESDAY 7. JUNE 2023
Gene drive technology can modify mosquito genes to help fight malaria, says FNIH’s Michael Santos.