- SciDev
- 14/8/12 17:00
R&D is only one of several interventions to build Africa’s tech capacity and innovation systems, says David Ockwell.
R&D is only one of several interventions to build Africa’s tech capacity and innovation systems, says David Ockwell.
The three main candidates’ manifestos for the October elections seem rushed, but scientists are on their case.
MONDAY 11. AUGUST 2014
Studies show that disabled people in refugee situations face remarkably similar barriers, says Sue Coe.
This audio slideshow visits a social enterprise that works with farmers to design income-boosting products.
Africa still has a long way to go on science, but noteworthy changes could be on the way, a summit side event has heard.
Low investments make it hard to harness science and technology and retain researchers, say Nepal’s scientists.
FRIDAY 8. AUGUST 2014
Should science be taught in native languages or in the global language of scientific research, asks Saleh Al-Shair.
It also plans to review the use of experimental medicines for use in the largest-ever outbreak of the disease.
THURSDAY 7. AUGUST 2014
Local knowledge mixed with science lets indigenous entrepreneurs boost their forest profits, reports Joel Winston.
Colombian scientists are riled that research on a malaria vaccine is being stifled after the shut down.
WEDNESDAY 6. AUGUST 2014
In this podcast, two winners of the Google Impact Challenge discuss their ideas for transforming lives using technology and innovation.
The growing field of surveillance tech brings new ethical dilemmas for business, says Cynthia Wong.
AidData’s expanding student programme is helping more developing world organisations spot misuse of aid money.
TUESDAY 5. AUGUST 2014
It could help cut infections by harnessing people power to identify mosquito ‘hatcheries’ for pesticide spraying.
MONDAY 4. AUGUST 2014
Already announced private sector deals will help development, but supporting technology will do more, say experts.
A new way to track drug-resistant malaria parasites has led to a push to collect the genetic code of local strains.
The science community’s plaintive cries for policy attention signal a familiar problem that demands new approaches.
SATURDAY 2. AUGUST 2014
Despite a moderate efficacy, the new vaccine reportedly can cut number of dengue cases by half.
Unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly finding a peaceful role in humanitarian relief work.
FRIDAY 1. AUGUST 2014
The system uses ultrasound, cameras, GPS and a tablet computer to sense its surroundings in three dimensions.
In this month's show, you will also hear about climate governance, sustainable development and the endangered grey crowned crane of Rwanda.
THURSDAY 31. JULY 2014
There is concern about the ease with which the West African outbreak seems to be spreading.
Connecting migrants with information and their families at home can cut the risk of infection, says Prabodh Devkota.
In this podcast, Chris Albon, director of Ushahidi’s CrisisNET initiative, discusses data mapping’s diverse uses.
Satellite launches offer fresh broadband options, but observers say a masterplan is needed for the region.