- SciDev
- 13/9/6 16:01
Birds from nearby forest patches cut damaging coffee borer-beetle infestations by half, saving farmers money.
Birds from nearby forest patches cut damaging coffee borer-beetle infestations by half, saving farmers money.
The head of DFID says the UK will lead on new data for development, which could fix some of the failures of the MDGs.
Despite risks, the national development agency's merger into a new department could be positive, says NGO chief.
THURSDAY 5. SEPTEMBER 2013
Saleem Shaikh reports on how changing rainfall patterns have been devastating crop yields for farmers in Pakistan.
Analysing mobile phone and Internet data can provide rapid information for decision-makers, says a UN initiative.
WEDNESDAY 4. SEPTEMBER 2013
The evidence does not back a link between high temperatures and violence against women, says Henrietta Miers.
Expert advice on carbon capture technologies led to an agreement at UN climate talks in Durban, says a study.
These protective ecosystems can cope with climate change's sea-level impact if they are kept healthy, says report.
TUESDAY 3. SEPTEMBER 2013
The continuing support will help the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative develop its pipeline of compounds.
Food needs can be met with a new vision for agriculture and science, say Brian Wynne and Georgina Catacora-Vargas.
SUNDAY 1. SEPTEMBER 2013
A range of genetic studies into tuberculosis bacteria could bolster efforts to fight drug-resistant strains.
FRIDAY 30. AUGUST 2013
Luisa Massarani explores the Brazilian Carnival's playful, popular and engaging way of communicating science.
THURSDAY 29. AUGUST 2013
The region needs to continue recent work to protect its vulnerable coastlines, says a paper in Science.
Striking at mosquito breeding sites could slash the disease when used with other checks, finds Cochrane review.
WEDNESDAY 28. AUGUST 2013
Studies back rival hypotheses that the disease was imported to Haiti or may be due to a native strain.
Work has ceased at Chile's ALMA observatory, with 80 per cent of workers striking over pay and conditions.
TUESDAY 27. AUGUST 2013
Phone and solar-lamp designs show how product success in emerging markets comes from targeting small enterprises.
Up to 80 per cent of research depends on international collaboration, limiting its local relevance, says an expert.
MONDAY 26. AUGUST 2013
Biofuel crops could be grown in arid coastal areas to absorb carbon dioxide and improve soil, say researchers.
SATURDAY 24. AUGUST 2013
Malaria researchers shed light on resistance to artemisinin — the drug at the centre of global malaria control.
FRIDAY 23. AUGUST 2013
An app measures smartphone battery temperatures to provide crowdsourced weather forecasts.
THURSDAY 22. AUGUST 2013
A sticker designed to hinder mosquitoes' ability to detect humans for up to two days is to be field-tested in Uganda.
Solar and other off-grid power solutions don't have to be small-scale and expensive, says Roger Williamson.
Should the media take on an aid role in humanitarian response? Kaz Janowski puts the case for lifeline programming.
Should the media take on an aid role in humanitarian response? Kaz Janowski puts the case for lifeline programming.