The scientists who risk it all for research
Tue 8:56pm By Aleida Rueda, Luisa Massarani, Hazem Badr, Alladin Diega, Ruth DouglasScientists in peril around the world share their experiences of the risks they face as academic freedom declines.Without a moral mainframe, AI will stymy gender equality
Mon 11:38pm By Najla Mohammed El MangoushSystemic gender bias must be called out as we embrace the reality of AI, writes former Libyan foreign minister Najla Mohammed El Mangoush.Scientists harness gene editing for climate-resilient wheat
Sat 2:33amAs food insecurity in Africa worsens, scientists explore gene editing to increase the resilience and nutritional value of wheat.Winter smog adds to pollution woes in India, Pakistan
Nov 14, 2024, 4:03 am By Ranjit DevrajThermal inversion traps pollutants, aggravating winter smog over India and Pakistan, say scientists.Vaccine for foot and mouth disease a win for East Africa
Nov 12, 2024, 8:53 pm By Ochieng’ OgodoNew vaccine offers protection against four strains of foot and mouth disease affecting livestock in East Africa.What Trump win means for global development research
Nov 10, 2024, 9:02 pm By Dann OkothDonald Trump’s second presidency casts doubt over funding for development research, as well as global cooperation on climate and health.COP29 climate finance deal ‘must cover loss and damage’
Nov 7, 2024, 9:32 pm By Hadeer ElhadaryClimate finance will take centre stage at COP29, with new pledges to the loss and damage fund vital for the poorest countries.Six-in-one vaccine vital to guard against 100-day cough
Nov 6, 2024, 8:10 pm By Esther NakkaziComprehensive coverage of the hexavalent vaccine can protect against whooping cough and polio, averting disease resurgence, writes Esther Nakkazi.Syria’s mental health crisis deepens as funds dry up
Nov 3, 2024, 11:19 pm By Sonia el-AliAlmost a million people in northwest Syria are facing mental health problems, compounded by social stigma.Rwanda steps up measures against Rift Valley Fever
Oct 30, 2024, 11:40 pm By Kelly RwamaperaRwanda steps up livestock vaccination and monitoring after its latest outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, which can spread to humans.Why researchers should drop the jargon and speak out
Oct 30, 2024, 12:51 amBy communicating their research, scientists can influence policy and drive meaningful change in society.Solar milking tech boosts dairy farms in Malawi
Oct 29, 2024, 11:16 pm By Charles MpakaMalawi's solar-powered milking project could transform the livelihoods of small-scale dairy farmers living off-grid.Avatars and AI to tackle mental health
Oct 28, 2024, 1:01 am By Cecilia ButiniAI-powered avatar therapy trial heading to India, EthiopiaMpox vaccine production could put Africa first in line
Oct 24, 2024, 9:34 pm By Mouttasem AlbarodiAfrica must boost local vaccine manufacturing to beat mpox and ensure long-term health security, say public health leaders.Polio survivors face biggest fight of their lives
Oct 22, 2024, 9:09 pm By Neena BhandariPolio survivors facing the little-known late effects of the disease are being overlooked, writes Neena Bhandari.Success of long-lasting HIV drug hinges on pricing
Sun 11:39pm By Elna SchützThe six-monthly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could be a game-changer, if made affordable.Indigenous people with HIV ‘invisible’ in Latin America
Oct 18, 2024, 5:33 am By Esther NakkaziIndigenous communities in Latin America say they are missing out on life-saving HIV drugs due to a lack of representation.Trachoma elimination in sight after South Asia success
Oct 16, 2024, 8:56 am By Ranjit DevrajIndia and Pakistan successfully eliminate trachoma, while 39 countries continue to grapple with the disease.Global aid funds face fundraising ‘traffic jam’
Oct 15, 2024, 11:56 pm By Cecilia ButiniAs global aid funds line up to replenish their coffers, aid budget cuts could be a major roadblock, warn analysts.Conflict impact on Gaza schools ‘catastrophic’
Oct 15, 2024, 7:15 am By Abdallah TahaGaza’s education system, a victim of war, will need completely rebuilding, with physical and psychological trauma in mind.
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