GM firms struggle to penetrate India’s vast market as highest court blocks sowing of genetically-modified crops.

Africa Science Focus takes a deep dive into the potential of AI for Africa and how to surmount the challenges.

A panel of influential research funders discuss the impact of research development at the UN Science Summit.

Global health advocates say countries must be held to account on new TB pledges after previous failures.

A new approach to restoring landscapes looks at the whole picture, from crop pests to soil degradation.

The Atayese Health Network is on a mission to bring affordable healthcare to poor communities in Nigeria.

A new fish smoking kiln designed to reduce cancer risks is helping women fish processors in Uganda increase sales and stay healthy.

Volatile global rice market prompts importing countries to look at expanding local production.

Global health experts temper expectations ahead of UN General Assembly.

Rescuers battle to reach survivors with medical aid after catastrophic floods in north-eastern Libya.

Productivity increases show smallholder farmers making more use of digital technologies.

Chicken feed laced with antiretrovirals sparks health concerns in Uganda and raises debate about the implications.

Intensive training equips Malawi’s health workforce to educate women in rural areas about breast cancer.

Farmers comprise 60 per cent of Africa’s population but climate pledges leave them out in the cold, say activists.

Digital tools such as satellite alerts are helping increase productivity for Africa’s smallholders, even when farm advisory services are unavailable, CABI’s CEO Daniel Elger says.

As India soars into space, scientists question what it means for science funding and development.

Scientists find aloe vera peels, long discarded as waste, could find use as a natural insecticide.

Africa Science Focus explores how funding agencies are supporting women in research.

Scientists in Africa call for a mechanism to guide data sharing and facilitate research on the continent.

Systems for monitoring weather and water in Africa are “missing, outmoded or malfunctioning”, researchers warn.

Traditional medicines can be vital for remote communities, but biodiversity must be preserved, scientists say.

Ecuador’s government says oil drilling will continue in Yasuní National Park, calling referendum result unconstitutional.

Tropical forest canopies act as a crucial carbon sink, helping curb global warming.