Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Mathematical model suggests new approach to AIDS
A radical new proposal for curbing HIV/AIDS has been met with concerns about its human rights implications.
Web tool to improve parasite disease diagnosis
Local laboratories could identify parasite samples by comparing them with a 'gold standard' on the web.
Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer
Yvo de Boer, the UN climate chief, speaks to SciDev.Net about getting clean technology into the developing world.
1 December 2008
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China's GM ambition raises biosafety concerns
Opinions on China's recent US$3.7 billion GM roll-out remain divided, with concerns over potential risks and regulation loopholes.
Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
China is improving intellectual property rights
China is making good progress on intellectual property rights, says chairman of the UK Intellectual Property Institute, Ian Harvey.
Physics can help fuel economic growth
Physics is important for sustainable economic growth, says physicist Reza Mansouri.