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Local laboratories could identify parasite samples by comparing them with a 'gold standard' on the web.

Biodiversity study corridors mooted for Himalayas, India's methane culprits pinpointed, Cyclone Nargis alters Myanmar river sediments, and more.

Nigeria's communications satellite has broken down, dashing hopes of digital outreach to rural communities.

A report has warned that research into the safety of nanomaterials is not keeping up with their rapid development.

Costa Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.

Asian cities launch a roadmap for cleaner fuels, Pakistan monitors its carbon emissions, climate change at risk of neglect, and more.

Disease money 'rerouted' in Zimbabwe, farming methods could halve Africa's poverty, the search for a HIV/AIDS vaccine continues, and more.

The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.

Venezuela has launched a satellite that will contribute to telemedicine and education, and offer access to the country's rural areas.

Pakistani scientists get connected, scientists find nitrogen dioxide 'hotspots', biomass fuels get a detailed analysis, and more.

South Africa will use mobile phone text messages to encourage people to get tested and treated for HIV/AIDS.

According to a study in three Latin American countries, Internet connectivity in schools is contributing to narrowing the digital gap.

The incoming president of the International Council for Science says that promoting developing world science education will be her top priority.

A petrochemical company boosts South African science, Malawi rethinks its HIV programme, antimalarials don't decrease fertility, and more.

Four Latin American technology transfer projects will benefit from funding from the Inter-American Development Bank.

India prepares for renewable energy cash injection, Sri Lanka looks to nuclear for energy production, Pakistan eyes crops from satellites, and more.

The United Arab Emirates hopes to launch the region's first telecommunications research centre by early 2009.

The electronic waste processing industry has caused severe health problems for residents in a southern Chinese town.

A partnership between Egypt and IBM will establish the first regional nanotechnology research centre in Cairo.

Paraguay will join the 'One Laptop Per Child' scheme, aiming to providing free laptops to 1.5 million schoolchildren in the next five years.