- SciDev
- 14/12/1 18:00
The UN meeting offers a glimpse into complex climate change debates that normally go on behind closed doors.
The UN meeting offers a glimpse into complex climate change debates that normally go on behind closed doors.
The link between climate and sexual attacks may be indirect, but evidence about it is rising, says Henrietta Miers.
This month’s show explores how modern technology is enabling the ancient art of mapping to assist development.
FRIDAY 28. NOVEMBER 2014
Communications pioneer Ken Banks explains why ordinary people’s anger at problems is the best way to drive change.
This photo essay explores how science preserves diversity and complements traditional knowledge at the Potato Park.
THURSDAY 27. NOVEMBER 2014
Critics say the Internet.org app, which offers free web access to the poor, also reinforces online monopolies.
Critics say the Internet.org app, which offers free web access to the poor, also reinforces online monopolies.
WEDNESDAY 26. NOVEMBER 2014
Mystery condition turned out to be a rare tapeworm and now its genetic code could help to fight more-common forms.
Simple and affordable tweaks could make phones more resilient and useful in disasters, says Wladimir Alonso.
The five research projects include one to train foreign health workers to avoid clashes with local customs.
TUESDAY 25. NOVEMBER 2014
An audio interview with TWAS executive director Romain Murenzi on using science to promote peaceful development.
MONDAY 24. NOVEMBER 2014
If the scientifically minded gave it their attention, could they devise ways to quantify fuzzy concepts like corruption?
But Canadian and US action on pesticide use is also vital to ensure the migratory insect’s survival, say experts.
FRIDAY 21. NOVEMBER 2014
The Ebola response shows how firms can raise and deliver funding more quickly than other sectors, says Noshua Watson.
Waste plastic bags could be turned into a substitute for the clay bricks that heavy rain can wash away.
In this audio interview, Robert Kirkpatrick highlights the challenges ahead for data and sustainable development.
THURSDAY 20. NOVEMBER 2014
Disordered, violent urban areas are a sign of poor governance, not too many incomers, says Max Martin.
The system may one day provide off-grid electricity as it works at lower temperatures than existing models.
WEDNESDAY 19. NOVEMBER 2014
Our Spotlight explores how planning and tech can help transform urban areas facing unsustainable growth.
Our Spotlight explores how planning and tech can help transform urban areas facing unsustainable growth.
Integrating tech and planning, urban with rural and formal with informal development can help transform cities.
Kate Hawley examines how urban areas are evolving to be sustainable — their challenges, trends and solutions.
Kate Hawley examines how urban areas are evolving to be sustainable — their challenges, trends and solutions.
Could developing countries skip straight to having ‘smart’ cities kitted out with tech? Gareth Willmer finds out.
Research and planning for sustainable cities cannot work without rural development, says Edwin Castellanos.