Traditional science and modern innovation turn human urine into organic ‘magic liquid’.

Insecticide resistance growing in mosquitoes in Kenya, while malaria vectors adapt to Brazil’s cities.

UK-funded health and innovation research in the global South could face cuts in 2021.

Insecticide resistance growing in mosquitoes in Kenya, while malaria vectors adapt to Brazil’s cities.

New laws and restrictions used as weapons of discrimination against people living with HIV around the world.

Is labia pulling mutilation or modification? Science or culture?

Is labia pulling mutilation or modification? Science or culture?

The big challenge in delivering the COVID-19 vaccine lies in the last leg of its journey, say cold chain experts.

Vital services provided by mammals, such as pollination and climate regulation, are declining.

How out-of-pocket medical costs are damaging women’s health and holding back economic development.

A culture of open agricultural science can be created if funders demand it.

Green isn’t always sustainable, Chatham House’s Patrick Schröder warns as the Global Bioeconomy Summit kicks off.

For the first time, a fast-acting and devastating wheat blast disease has been spotted in Africa.

Prioritising surgery, social support for women who suffer from stigma and pain caused by fistula.

A taste for wild meats, such as pangolins and civets, is increasing the risk of pandemics, white paper warns.

Community engagement, open access will strengthen science research in developing countries, writes Nyovani Madise.

New multifunctional catalyst turns used cooking oil into biodiesel and food scrap into medicines.

Atrophied job market, sky-rocketing demand and social media combining to devastating effect.

Creating an affordable, accessible and sound mental health policy to solve life issues in Africa.

Planet-warming and extinction can be cost-effectively tackled by targeting key regions for action, says report.

Researchers identify traits that confer drought- and disease-resistance in African cattle, and spur food security.

India and Nepal emerge, in new global report, as countries worst affected by deadly particulate pollution.

Over a quarter of people surveyed globally are not sure if they will use a COVID vaccine, even if it is proven safe and effective.

Young people find succour in accessing sexual reproductive health information through apps.