SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Opinions and Analysis
How to build a Web we can trust
The World Wide Web's inventor wants to make websites more trustworthy. This should be done by encouraging good practice, not imposing strict rules.
26 September 2008 | EN
Regional journals can boost science capacity
High-quality regional journals are essential for building the scientific strengths of the developing world, says Wieland Gevers.
News and Features
South Asia News in brief: 18 September–1 October
Extreme rainfall on the up in India, Bangladeshi food crops harbour high arsenic levels, India and Pakistan are ancient biodiversity hotspots, and more.
1 October 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 4–17 September
Indian court metes out punishment for insect 'theft', simple therapy reduces postnatal depression in Pakistan, insights into HIV antibodies, and more.
17 September 2008
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Writers honoured in first Arab science journalism awards
12 September 2008
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Chile: science programme to be broadcast by local TV
10 September 2008
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Practical Guides
How to set up a science blog
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
Reporting science news for television
Television is a challenging format for science news. Rehana Dada gives some tips for success.
Information Services
India must clean up its science
For its own credibility Indian science must show it is dealing with misconduct
PCST conference blog
Daily insights from the tenth public communication of science conference in Sweden
