Pledge against invasive species has ‘moral weight’
More than 30 institutions commit to action in 11 areas to reduce the impact of invasive species on biodiversity. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - December 15, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
HIV-test kits given to women boost testing in men
Giving self-test kits to women visiting clinics could increase HIV testing among men in Africa, a study says. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - December 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Eco-friendly nanomembrane removes oil spills
A non-toxic, reusable substance for cleaning up oil spills is being tested by researchers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - December 8, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
‘Evolutions and revolutions’ in chronic disease care
In an audio interview, Peter Piot discusses a private-sector partnership that draws on tech and puts patients first. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - December 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
African policymakers get new, reliable climate data
A new report with factsheets could help African policymakers plan to fight climate change. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - December 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Latin America struggles to absorb PhD students
A weak position in the latest G20 innovation report is linked with low uptake of doctoral researchers, minister says. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - December 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Online censors are a barrier to sex education
Sex, lies and algorithms — educators need to work with a changing online landscape, says Pauline Oosterhoff. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Leave no child behind: Moving the agenda forward
Progress has been made protecting children around the world, but how can we continue this trend, as well as assess children under the radar? (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 29, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Coming of age: Robots in farms
A number of robots intended to help farmers manage farms, cut cost and maximise productivity are in the pipeline. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
World cotton sector moves to preserve growth
ICAC members agree on collaborative measures to overcome challenges to global cotton industry ’s growth. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 25, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Q & A: The rise of Algeria ’s scientific capacity
Abdel Hafidh Aouragh, of Algeria ’s higher education and science ministry, discusses a strategy to boost research. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 24, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Drought-resistant grass to spur milk production
African dairy farmers could raise their incomes by using improved Brachiaria, a forage grass, a new study reports. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 22, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Q & A: Climate fund working to improve access and process
Green Climate Fund accreditation process is tough to ensure high standards and safeguard against unsound proposals. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Environment suffers in Battle of Mosul
Toxic chemicals released by fires are set to reach neighbouring countries, threatening ecosystems and human health. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Citizen science efforts should be scaled up
Study lists paths to wooing more volunteer citizen scientists to collect data on biodiversity. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - November 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
