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Talking clean tech at Copenhagen
As the climate talks approach, our collection examines how poor nations can obtain the technologies they need to tackle and adapt to climate change.
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 22 October–3 November 2009
Tanzanian farmers to receive training, new tool improves antimalarial dosage, South Africa's top satellite unable to send data, and more.
News
Malaria vaccine strategy aims for eradication
The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative has outlined its ambitions for the next generation of vaccines.
6 November 2009
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Source: Nature
Herbs have a role in fighting malaria, conference hears
Scientists should investigate herbal malaria remedies as they are more affordable for the very poor, the MIM meeting was told.
6 November 2009
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Source: IRIN
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 22 October–4 November 2009
4 November 2009
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Features
The state of South African science
Post-apartheid South African science faces many challenges but boosts in science spending mean the country is making strides.
Climate change and insect-borne disease: Facts and figures
Priya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.
Editorial
Clean technology as a public good
Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.
5 November 2009 | EN
Opinions
No simple solution to livestock and climate change
Simply reducing livestock farming in developing countries will neither cut emissions nor benefit the poor, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.
5 November 2009
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Africa Analysis: Progress on science spending?
After 2006's commitment to one per cent GDP spending on science, is Africa keeping up, falling behind or investing, asks Linda Nordling.
29 October 2009
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Biomed Analysis: Mothers' health needs targeted science
23 October 2009
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