- SciDev
- 23/9/5 05:38
As India soars into space, scientists question what it means for science funding and development.
As India soars into space, scientists question what it means for science funding and development.
FRIDAY 1. SEPTEMBER 2023
Scientists find aloe vera peels, long discarded as waste, could find use as a natural insecticide.
WEDNESDAY 30. AUGUST 2023
Africa Science Focus explores how funding agencies are supporting women in research.
Scientists in Africa call for a mechanism to guide data sharing and facilitate research on the continent.
MONDAY 28. AUGUST 2023
Systems for monitoring weather and water in Africa are “missing, outmoded or malfunctioning”, researchers warn.
FRIDAY 25. AUGUST 2023
Traditional medicines can be vital for remote communities, but biodiversity must be preserved, scientists say.
THURSDAY 24. AUGUST 2023
Ecuador’s government says oil drilling will continue in Yasuní National Park, calling referendum result unconstitutional.
WEDNESDAY 23. AUGUST 2023
Tropical forest canopies act as a crucial carbon sink, helping curb global warming.
TUESDAY 22. AUGUST 2023
So-called ‘human-in-the-loop’ AI solutions are needed to improve climate modelling accuracy, say researchers.
THURSDAY 17. AUGUST 2023
Anthrax outbreak in West Africa raises calls for investment in vaccinations to stem public health risks.
WEDNESDAY 16. AUGUST 2023
Health data collected by ordinary people could plug the gap left by traditional sources, analysts find.
MONDAY 14. AUGUST 2023
The growing migration poses a significant challenge to accessible and quality healthcare services for millions across the continent.
Arab science journalism icon and SciDev.Net supporter dies, aged 41, after battle with cancer.
FRIDAY 11. AUGUST 2023
Philippine President heeds call to suspend reclamation projects in Manila Bay, pending review.
MONDAY 7. AUGUST 2023
TB preventive treatment is a cost-effective solution to significantly reduce deaths.
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.