Infrastructure building continues unbridled in Asia Pacific’s seismically active zones, writes Ranjit Devraj.

Growing more local seeds in Africa can solve the region’s food insecurity and climate problems.

Indonesia’s indigenous communities need evidence to shore up finance and legal protections, says Rukka Sombolinggi.

Piyush Tewari, CEO of India’s SaveLIFE Foundation, says tried and tested road safety interventions in India could be applied globally.

Science and digital technology experts have been systematically targeted in the war on Gaza, say observers.

Investment in Africa-led medical research is essential to tackling health challenges, says science foundation.

Solar powered, low-cost respiratory technology is aiding the fight to reduce neonatal mortality in Nigeria.

The Science Granting Councils Initiative is helping Sierra Leone's National Science, Technology, and Innovation Council recover from the impact of Ebola.

Involving local communities in research projects ensures their viability and success, says head of Philippine research council.

High production cost and limited resources make safe packaging a challenge.

Houses made from discarded plastic bottles, construction waste and old tyres are being built across Latin America.

Recipes popular in South Asia have been found to have a surprisingly high impact on the environment.

Women with fibroids in Sub-Saharan Africa often fail to receive treatment, putting their health at further risk.

Nigeria's health budget remains well below the 15 per cent commitment, harming health outcomes, say medics.

Adaptation research investments announced at COP28 seek to find evidence-based solutions with urgency.

A SciDev.Net article revealed that culling figures were much higher than those reported by government in the Philippines. Senator Panfilo Lacson called for an inquiry into the ASF crisis, citing the SciDev.Net article – evidence that members of government use SciDev.Net as an information source.

Togo's coastline is disappearing at a rate of between 1.8 and 5 metres every year. Large-scale infrastructure development has caused sediment erosion. In 2021, a SciDev.Net article drew attention to the plight of Togo’s displaced coastal communities.

Amid rising water demand in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, scientists urge collaboration across river basins.

With investment in new technologies to diagnose missing cases, TB can be eliminated, say disease experts.

Women’s health specialists say better antenatal care and innovation can reduce Africa’s high maternal mortality rate.

Brazilian science institutions in the Amazon face difficulties as budgets drop and inflation rises.

The SPOON Chair has the potential to significantly improve the lives of children with cerebral palsy and their families across Africa.

Boosting sea cucumber numbers in the Asia Pacific could restore their vital services to corals, say researchers.

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a potential surge in HIV due to droughts and their impact on behaviours, researchers warn.