- SciDev
- 08/2/15 05:23
Two new research papers indicate that biofuel production can carry an unrecognised cost by indirectly increasing carbon emissions.
Two new research papers indicate that biofuel production can carry an unrecognised cost by indirectly increasing carbon emissions.
THURSDAY 14. FEBRUARY 2008
Public surveys in six Latin American cities highlight a high interest in science, but low consumption of science media.
Middle Eastern scientists have teamed up to map seismic activity in the region, hoping to promote economic development and enhance safety.
TUESDAY 12. FEBRUARY 2008
Chinese scientists are about to start a 15-year project to analyse the constituents of traditional Chinese medicines.
Chinese scientists are about to start a 15-year project to analyse the constituents of traditional Chinese medicines.
MONDAY 11. FEBRUARY 2008
The German research and international development ministries have agreed to coordinate their development research activities.
The German research and international development ministries have agreed to coordinate their development research activities.
FRIDAY 8. FEBRUARY 2008
A study finds measles epidemics in Niger occur erratically, emphasising the importance of good monitoring and vaccination programmes.
Researchers looking into social and health implications of Malawi's abortion laws have called for their liberalisation.
Fellowship applications are open to African researchers in an initiative to inject much-needed resources into neglected diseases.
THURSDAY 7. FEBRUARY 2008
A new report calls for Africa's indigenous fruits to be cultivated to boost nutrition, environmental stability and economic development.
Developing countries are increasing their influence in the global technology market, but access to ICTs remains low.
WEDNESDAY 6. FEBRUARY 2008
Scientists have discovered a universal DNA 'barcode' to classify flowering plants, facilitating research in biodiversity.
Scientists have discovered a universal DNA 'barcode' to classify flowering plants, facilitating research in biodiversity.
A new network, to be launched later this year, seeks to bring together the efforts of scientific organisations and researchers.
TUESDAY 5. FEBRUARY 2008
Better childhood nutrition has a significant effect on an adult's earnings, suggests a Guatemalan study.
Better childhood nutrition has a significant effect on an adult's earnings, suggests a Guatemalan study.
Chile's government are investing US$100 million for innovation in 2008, which could reach US$200 million with private contributions.
Chile's government are investing US$100 million for innovation in 2008, which could reach US$200 million with private contributions.
India's sample-sharing laws are hindering biodiversity research and taxonomy in the country, say a group of botanists.
India's sample-sharing laws are hindering biodiversity research and taxonomy in the country, say a group of botanists.
MONDAY 4. FEBRUARY 2008
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate US$19.9 million to develop stress-tolerant rice varieties to aid climate adaptation.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate US$19.9 million to develop stress-tolerant rice varieties to aid climate adaptation.
FRIDAY 1. FEBRUARY 2008
A strain of the Ebola virus has been disarmed so that it is safe to study in ordinary laboratory conditions.
A strain of the Ebola virus has been disarmed so that it is safe to study in ordinary laboratory conditions.