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Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.

Opinions and Analysis

SciDev.Net survey results: How are we doing?

The most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.

23 October 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

Get biodiversity science to decision-makers

Establishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.

28 September 2009 | EN
Source: Science

Policy Briefs

Putting adaptation at the heart of development

A four-step plan to help governments integrate adaptation to climate change into development planning and policy.

11 December 2008 | EN
Source: IIED


News and Features

Chinese science to be showcased on one website

China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.

27 October 2009 | EN | 中文

Iran urged to stamp out plagiarism

Iranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.

26 October 2009 | EN

Practical Guides

HIV journalism The A–Z of HIV/AIDS reporting

Guidance on HIV/AIDS reporting, from selling a story to your editor to a 'who's who' of the HIV/AIDS world.

28 October 2009 | EN
Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation

How to report a disease outbreak or pandemic

Sensationalism is no substitute for sound science when reporting disease outbreaks, say Fang Xuanchang, Jia Hepeng and Katherine Nightingale.

9 October 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Making science count in policy

1 October 2009 | EN
Source: NERC

How researchers can stand up for science

22 July 2009 | EN
Source: Sense About Science