Trump ’s wall puts wildlife at risk
Scientists warn that a wall will affect species that share the ecosystem along the US-Mexico border. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - February 7, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Taming ornamental plant invasion in Kenya
This video shows researchers trying to tame the invasive weed Opuntia stricta using biological control methods. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Brazilian press justified illegal slavery for years
Media had a key role in the revival and maintenance of the illegal slave trade, according to new book. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - February 3, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Egyptian invention cuts rice irrigation water by half
Inventor wins international prize for machine that ploughs rice fields in a manner that saves water and fertilizers. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - February 2, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Language a barrier to flow of scientific knowledge
Low visibility of non-English language papers blocks knowledge transfer and can cause biases, researchers say. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - February 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Back women ’s movements for a real chance at equality
A new language of ‘transformation’ has emerged. The next step is to go beyond rhetoric, says Henrietta Miers. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 30, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
RNA clay offers green alternative to plant pesticides
Biodegradable spray that targets plant virus with RNA technology set to enter field trials in Australia. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 27, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Call to raise herbal medicine standards
Awards honour African women working in health, with Mauritius president calling for focus on medicinal plant safety. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 26, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Is warming behind India ’s depleting groundwater?
Declining rainfall is more to blame for depleting groundwater than withdrawal for farming, says study. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 25, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Nigeria ’s anti-homosexuality laws block access to care
Impact of discriminatory attitudes on mental health and access to care by LGBT+ people has been overlooked. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 24, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
US presidency: A climate challenge for Latin America
The new US presidency creates uncertainty and raises fears on climate change policy, particularly in Latin America. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 23, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Genomics tool made to study disease in Africa
A new genomics tool focusing on African populations could be available this year to help boost genetics R&D. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 19, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Study maps carbon recovery after Amazon logging
Capacity to store carbon after selective logging varies by area, with northern sites showing higher recovery. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 18, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Study maps carbon recovery of Amazon logging
Capacity to store carbon after selective logging varies by area, with northern sites showing higher recovery. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 18, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Cities eating into world ’s farm lands
Rapid urbanisation around the world is taking place at the expense of fertile farming lands, says study. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - January 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
