Glacial lake outburst floods threaten Tibet, Nepal
Sep 15, 2016, 7:20 am By SciDev
Tibet’s expanding glacial lakes threaten downstream communities in Nepal, reports Jane Qiu.Global study pins down engineering and development links
Sep 14, 2016, 12:20 pm By SciDevMore focus on engineering promises to boost economies but focus to poverty, education and gender…Indigenous people need control over digital tech
Sep 14, 2016, 8:00 am By SciDevWithout confidence in their tech skills, indigenous people may risk giving away their culture via…Mixed science panels diffuse conflict on conservation
Sep 13, 2016, 7:40 am By SciDev
Joint efforts by conservation researchers and oil industry reps have led to action on protecting…Cuba gets leaner science structure to boost impact
Sep 13, 2016, 6:41 am By SciDevCuban government reduces state funding for STI institutions to improve social impact and economic…Smart’ umbrella to keep Hajj pilgrims cool and connected
Sep 12, 2016, 10:00 am By SciDev
‘Kafya’ was designed with solar cells, a fan and a GPS that could prove useful for workers as…History sounds a warning on island conservation
Sep 12, 2016, 8:40 am By SciDev
The story of the Polynesian voyages carries a warning for climate change impacts in modern times.Nature protection mulled as path for peace
Sep 9, 2016, 3:40 am By SciDev
Researching and looking after nature together can bring warring factions round the table, scientists…Islanders unaware of alien plant invasion risk
Sep 8, 2016, 8:40 am By SciDevBetter education on the threat of invasive species will boost conservation efforts, conference…Poor countries have the edge on climate innovation
Sep 8, 2016, 8:00 am By SciDev
Policy is sluggish after the Paris accord but developing nations could be pioneers, says former…Tropics told to ban coral-killing sunscreen
Sep 7, 2016, 1:20 am By SciDev
Chemical sunscreens damage reefs and marine life, putting additional stress on reefs around the…Largest marine reserve opens amid controversy
Sep 6, 2016, 7:00 am By SciDev
US launches world’s largest ocean research area in Hawaii, but comes under fire for neglecting…Growth boom puts nature reserves at risk
Sep 5, 2016, 12:00 pm By SciDevBrazil’s need for infrastructure means protected areas are being downgraded or downsized, a trend…Asia-Pacific ‘hot spot for water insecurity’
Sep 5, 2016, 10:34 am By SciDev
ADB report warns that up to 3.4 billion people could be living in ‘water-stressed’ Asia by 2050.Why Africa needs adequate plant surveillance
Sep 2, 2016, 7:50 am By SciDev
To tackle devastating crop diseases, Africa should boost regional plant surveillance, writes Mustafa…How to fund Africa’s higher education?
Sep 1, 2016, 9:00 am By SciDevSciDev.Net’s online debate raised vital questions about how money should flow into universities,…Sick street dogs failed by medical donations
Aug 31, 2016, 3:20 am By SciDev
The diseases of street dogs are poorly understood, making medical interventions difficult to target.HIV patients ‘getting old before their time’
Aug 30, 2016, 7:00 am By SciDev
Research indicates that HIV infection makes changes to immune system that could lead to age-related…Robot baby found to increase teenage pregnancy
Aug 26, 2016, 3:20 am By SciDev
Exposing girls to a baby simulator does not put them off becoming a young parent, study finds.Middle East life expectancy drops due to conflict
Aug 25, 2016, 7:20 am By SciDev
After five years of war and political unrest, the region’s health resources are depleted, study…
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