Merck’s HIV patent agreement ignites monopoly criticism
Mar 16, 2015, 2:00 am By SciDev
The plan seems designed to avoid healthy competition that could drive down drug prices, one patent…Building universities cannot wait for good governance
Mar 15, 2015, 8:00 pm By SciDevInvesting in Africa’s higher education sector will build momentum for a virtuous cycle of better…Q&A: Integrating science to reduce disaster risk
Mar 13, 2015, 11:00 am By SciDevAs UN treaty talks come to a head, advisor Mark Pelling says the physical and social sciences are…How interactive radio is reshaping politics in Africa
Mar 13, 2015, 9:00 am By SciDevIn this audio interview, researcher Sharath Srinivasan explains why people and politicians are using…Simple solutions could cut non-communicable diseases
Mar 13, 2015, 7:00 am By SciDevInterventions including taxing tobacco could help meet an SDG target to cut deaths from such…Modelling the mob: How computers can predict violence
Mar 12, 2015, 4:00 am By SciDevResearchers are increasingly using computer models to predict violence in developing nations. Andy…Greater GM protection urged for small-scale farmers
Mar 12, 2015, 2:00 am By SciDevAgricultural firms wield too much influence over safety and trade legislation, says Friends of the…Focus on Disability: Bearing the brunt of violence
Mar 11, 2015, 1:00 pm By SciDev
We can adapt projects known to reduce violence in the general populace to help disabled people, says…Mental health of trafficking victims overlooked
Mar 11, 2015, 7:00 am By SciDev
Study finds psychological care should be a core part of projects to support trafficked people.Pee-powered toilet designed to keep refugees safe
Mar 11, 2015, 2:00 am By SciDevPrototype uses fuel cells to make electricity from urine and is intended to light up the area around…A how-to guide to restoring tropical forest
Mar 10, 2015, 12:00 pm By SciDevThis audio slideshow visits the nursery of Chiang Mai University’s Forest Restoration Research…Conservation gets low share of tourist income
Mar 10, 2015, 10:00 am By SciDevTourism in protected areas generates US$600 billion a year, but only US$10 billion goes towards…New beans could transform Kenyan canning industry?
Mar 10, 2015, 6:29 am By SciDevA programme has produced new beans varieties with superior properties for the canning industry and…View on Private Sector: Insurance for the next Ebola
Mar 9, 2015, 12:00 pm By SciDevTechnical hurdles need overcoming to answer the World Bank’s call for epidemic insurance, says…Tapping into local resources to curb malnutrition
Mar 9, 2015, 11:00 am By SciDevHidden hunger is best addressed by upping the production of indigenous foods.Lab-free immune therapy developed
Mar 9, 2015, 10:00 am By SciDevThe simple method of obtaining antibodies could widen treatment for those with malfunctioning immune…Q&A: Female scientists face same obstacles everywhere
Mar 6, 2015, 11:00 am By SciDev
Altering domestic attitudes can be critical for women’s careers, says scientist and gender advisor…Asian countries urged to team up on storm science
Mar 6, 2015, 5:00 am By SciDevJoint monitoring could help limit deaths and damage from flooding and landslides, says UN review.Testing tools to counter online ISIS recruitment
Mar 6, 2015, 4:00 am By SciDevThe digital savvy of Islamic State calls for spending on in counter-narrative techniques, says…Q&A: Mariéme Jamme on new hurdles for African tech pioneers
Mar 6, 2015, 3:00 am By SciDevTech-based enterprise needs more support to thrive, campaigner Mariéme Jamme explains in this audio…
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