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Science and Development Network
The Science and Development Network aims to provide reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for the developing world. Their goal is to help both individuals and organizations in developing countries make informed decisions about how science and technology can improve economic and social development.
Website: http://www.scidev.net/
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Agriculture Can Adapt to Climate Change
November 20, 2009 10:40 AM - William D. Dar, Science and Development Network
Innovative agricultural technologies can produce crops that meet climate change challenges, says ICRISAT head William Dar. New strategies must be built around 'green' agricultural technologies, such as adaptive plant breeding, pest forecasting, rainwater harvesting and fertiliser microdosing.
Chickens Immunized by Genetically Modified Peas
October 29, 2009 10:15 AM - Wagdy Sawahel, Science and Development Network
Genetically modified peas that can protect chickens against a common infection have been successful in trials. Scientists inserted a gene that caused the plants to produce an antibody that stops a harmful parasite from invading a chicken's gut cells.
Chilean Video Game Teaches Kids About Biology
October 14, 2009 04:03 PM - Vanessa L. Bourlier, ENN, Science and Development Network
A nanorobot which defends a single cell against dangers such as the AIDS virus or H1N1 is the main character of a video game about molecular biology that is being developed by the Universidad Santo Tomas, in Chile. Kokori, which means "collective game" in Rapanui (the language spoken in Easter Island), is one of six projects that won 2.3 million dollars in a contest about applying informative technology for educational purposes, organized by the National Commission of Scientific and Technological Research.
Thirsty eucalyptus trees get the chop in Kenya
September 30, 2009 10:01 AM - Maina Waruru, Science and Development Network
Farmers in central Kenya are cutting down water-hungry eucalyptus tree species growing near water sources as a government directive aiming to save water takes effect.
A revolution to combat world hunger
September 24, 2009 10:50 AM - Yojana Sharma, Science and Development Network
Last week, the world mourned the loss of Norman Borlaug, the agronomist credited with saving as many as a billion people from starvation by introducing high-yield crop varieties.
Climate mitigation needn't stifle development, says report
September 17, 2009 10:39 AM - Katherine Nightingale, Science and Development Network
Countries can develop while curtailing climate change if they are 'climate-smart', the World Bank has said in a major new report.
Himalayan glaciers 'grew' during warmer period
September 16, 2009 09:07 AM - T. V. Padma, Science and Development Network
A small group of Himalayan glaciers grew in size when the earth became hotter 9,000 years ago, new research shows.
Tomatoes thrive on urine diet
September 10, 2009 07:22 AM - Wagdy Sawahel, Science and Development Network
Using human urine as a fertilizer produces bumper crops of tomatoes that are safe to eat, scientists have found.
Air pollution cutting China's 'vital' rain
September 9, 2009 10:10 AM - Chen Weixiao and Yidong Gong, Science and Development Network
China's increasing air pollution has cut the light rainfall essential to the country's agriculture over the last 50 years, new research suggests.
Climate change and insect-borne disease: Facts and figures
September 9, 2009 09:52 AM - Priya Shetty, Science and Development Network
Priya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.