African policymakers get new, reliable climate data
Dec 5, 2016, 8:32 am By SciDevA new report with factsheets could help African policymakers plan to fight climate change.Latin America struggles to absorb PhD students
Dec 2, 2016, 5:51 am By SciDevA weak position in the latest G20 innovation report is linked with low uptake of doctoral researchers, minister says.Online censors are a barrier to sex education
Nov 30, 2016, 2:00 am By SciDevSex, lies and algorithms — educators need to work with a changing online landscape, says Pauline Oosterhoff.Leave no child behind: Moving the agenda forward
Nov 29, 2016, 7:00 am By SciDevProgress has been made protecting children around the world, but how can we continue this trend, as well as assess children under the radar?Coming of age: Robots in farms
Nov 28, 2016, 12:18 pm By SciDevA number of robots intended to help farmers manage farms, cut cost and maximise productivity are in the pipeline.World cotton sector moves to preserve growth
Nov 25, 2016, 3:00 am By SciDevICAC members agree on collaborative measures to overcome challenges to global cotton industry’s growth.Q&A: The rise of Algeria’s scientific capacity
Nov 24, 2016, 7:00 am By SciDevAbdel Hafidh Aouragh, of Algeria’s higher education and science ministry, discusses a strategy to boost research.Drought-resistant grass to spur milk production
Nov 22, 2016, 5:48 am By SciDevAfrican dairy farmers could raise their incomes by using improved Brachiaria, a forage grass, a new study reports.Q&A: Climate fund working to improve access and process
Nov 21, 2016, 11:38 am By SciDevGreen Climate Fund accreditation process is tough to ensure high standards and safeguard against unsound proposals.Environment suffers in Battle of Mosul
2:27am By SciDevToxic chemicals released by fires are set to reach neighbouring countries, threatening ecosystems and human health.Citizen science efforts should be scaled up
Wed 3:53am By SciDevStudy lists paths to wooing more volunteer citizen scientists to collect data on biodiversity.Why internet use is low in Africa
Nov 15, 2016, 2:27 am By SciDevA report says that lack of local content is among factors influencing Africa’s low internet adoption.Q&A: Risks of Brazil’s downturn in science funding
Nov 14, 2016, 11:20 am By SciDevAfter reaching a high rank among leaders in science, Brazil faces a funding crisis and paralysed research projects.Science museums and UNESCO join to meet SDGs
Nov 11, 2016, 11:00 am By SciDevAn agreement promises to use science museums as platforms to communicate about STEM, including hands-on, interactive exhibits.Break down barriers between seed banks and field study
Nov 8, 2016, 10:00 am By SciDevFood biodiversity needs both systems, just like pandas need zoos and bamboo forests, say Marie Haga and Ann Tutwiler.Dams raise global warming gas
Nov 7, 2016, 5:58 am By SciDevDams produce more methane than previously believed, and contribute to global warming in the short term.Q&A: How architecture paved the way for Syria’s war
Nov 4, 2016, 12:49 pm By SciDevArchitect and author, Marwa al-Sabouni, tells us why she thinks architectural practices influence war and conflict.British aid to fund tech hub
Nov 2, 2016, 9:00 am By SciDev
UK aid agency identifies key technologies and calls companies to register for chance to get pilots funded.Competition funds tech innovations to help refugees
Oct 31, 2016, 7:40 am By SciDev
Award winners in a competition to alleviate problems for refugees with technology-related projects were announced in a special celebration.African initiative calls for focus on land restoration
Oct 28, 2016, 8:30 am By SciDev
Africa’s degraded natural resources could be restored through research and a focus on smallholders, say experts.
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