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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Tackling cyclones in the Indian Ocean
SciDev.Net puts Indian Ocean cyclones under the spotlight, asking how countries can better forecast, prepare for and adapt to cyclones, and cope with the impacts of extreme events.
News
'Reprioritise' genetic goals, developing nations told
Southern genomics researchers should focus on single-gene disorders affecting their people rather than lifestyle diseases, says a scientist.
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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Support pledged for Southern genomics research
30 September 2008
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Deworming 'decreases anaemia, maternal deaths'
25 September 2008
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Features
Cyclones in the Indian Ocean: Facts and figures
Greg O'Hare explains the what, why, when and how of cyclones, and reviews their effects in South Asia.
8 October 2008
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India's storming cyclone research
Bay of Bengal cyclones are often hugely destructive. India hopes to cut deaths in the region through improved storm prediction and research.
Editorial
Science: An anchor for the storm
Science and technology can contribute significantly to mitigating the impact of tropical cyclones.
8 October 2008 | EN
Opinions
Vulnerability maps could help cut cyclone death tolls
Investing in detailed maps of potential cyclone damage will save lives in Indian Ocean countries, says Shishir Dube.
8 October 2008
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Countries must prepare for and adapt to cyclone impacts
Preparing for cyclones can save lives, but to save livelihoods nations must also help people adapt to cyclones' impacts, says Saleemul Huq.
8 October 2008
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Information Services
Opening the debate on Indian patent bill
Is India being too hasty in drafting a new law to increase university patenting?
Kidney disease baffles Sri Lanka doctors
An epidemic of kidney disease among farming communities is puzzling Sri Lankan researchers
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