- SciDev
- 08/1/22 04:10
A potentially fatal malaria strain is being mistaken for a more benign form of the disease and doctors must be on alert, researchers warn.
A potentially fatal malaria strain is being mistaken for a more benign form of the disease and doctors must be on alert, researchers warn.
Ten Latin American countries and Spain have created a network to support poor potato farmers and improve access to research and technology.
Ten Latin American countries and Spain have created a network to support poor potato farmers and improve access to research and technology.
MONDAY 21. JANUARY 2008
China's energy policies focus more on improving the economy than combating climate change, according to a new study.
China's energy policies focus more on improving the economy than combating climate change, according to a new study.
FRIDAY 18. JANUARY 2008
Poor countries experiencing rapid technical growth still need to improve their capacity to absorb new technology, says a World Bank report.
Poor countries experiencing rapid technical growth still need to improve their capacity to absorb new technology, says a World Bank report.
THURSDAY 17. JANUARY 2008
International donors should help developing countries strengthen their health infrastructure, says a report.
International donors should help developing countries strengthen their health infrastructure, says a report.
A new 'open innovation' project, supported by major corporations, will allow public access to patents with environmental benefits.
WEDNESDAY 16. JANUARY 2008
The continuing political conflict in Kenya has affected scientific development in the country and the East African region.
The continuing political conflict in Kenya has affected scientific development in the country and the East African region.
TUESDAY 15. JANUARY 2008
An international study has found a simple set of clinical signs that could be used to identify severe illness in young infants.
An international study has found a simple set of clinical signs that could be used to identify severe illness in young infants.
MONDAY 14. JANUARY 2008
Despite pressure to back out, Peru is sticking with the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative and expects its first batch of laptops soon.
Despite pressure to back out, Peru is sticking with the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative and expects its first batch of laptops soon.
India has launched a major plan to attract new students and train the next generation of scientists.
India has launched a major plan to attract new students and train the next generation of scientists.
FRIDAY 11. JANUARY 2008
Brazil has announced a project to enhance performance of nuclear power plants and make more efficient use of uranium.
Brazil has announced a project to enhance performance of nuclear power plants and make more efficient use of uranium.
THURSDAY 10. JANUARY 2008
South African researchers are using nanotechnology to develop novel health tools, including inexpensive tests for diagnosing malaria.
South African researchers are using nanotechnology to develop novel health tools, including inexpensive tests for diagnosing malaria.
Just one year after its creation, the Science and Technology Institute of Mexico City has received a 500 per cent budget increase.
Just one year after its creation, the Science and Technology Institute of Mexico City has received a 500 per cent budget increase.
WEDNESDAY 9. JANUARY 2008
China's biotechnology industry is prosperous but strict stock market regulations make investing in the sector difficult, says a report.