Home - SciDev.Net
WEBSciDev.Net: Bringing science & development together through news and analysis.
Drought-resistant crops sought to tackle food crisis - SciDev.Net
WEBMay 18, 2022 · Agricultural organisations are joining forces to develop drought-resistant crops for farmers in the global South, amid warnings of a global food crisis that threatens the world’s poorest.. G7 ministers meeting this week said the world was facing a worsening state of food insecurity and malnutrition as a result of the war in Ukraine, which has driven up food, energy and fertiliser prices with ...
Does biobanking hold the key to achieving universal health?
WEBOct 1, 2021 · The data generated through biosamples is a key resource for the digital transformation of health systems, he suggested. World revenue for biobanking will surpass $53 billion in 2027, according to Zatloukal, who underlined one of the key challenges facing biobanking: the drug industry is required to provide funding, yet patients remain reluctant to make their samples available to drug companies.
SciDev.Net’s Script enables science news for millions
WEBDec 6, 2021 · What was the impact of SciDev.Net’s action?. Script strengthened the ability of communication professionals, journalists and scientists to learn from each other. While we cannot know the exact number of articles published by Script graduates, a closer look at a sample shows that five of them published 158 stories upon completing the Science Communication Skills for Journalists course, of ...
Environment - SciDev.Net
WEBBatteries cloud electric car revolution. Jordan’s first electric car users see their battery warranties start to expire, raising environmental concerns over disposal. Environmental leaders say countries must work together to tackle dust …
What is a knowledge economy? - SciDev.Net
WEBApr 15, 2015 · Information is widely believed to be the future source of prosperity. The term ‘knowledge economy’ was coined in the 1960s to describe a shift from traditional economies to ones where the production and use of knowledge are paramount. Academic institutions and companies engaging in research and development are important foundations of such ...
Press freedom: the next challenge for science journalists
WEBJul 8, 2011 · And in Canada, new rules have been introduced restricting the access of journalists to government scientists. Journalist Margaret Munro said that climate change scientists can no longer speak freely to the media, and gave examples of cases where journalists had their interviews recorded by press officers, after obtaining their consent.
Reliable internet unavailable for 90 pct of poorest - SciDev.Net
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Women’s web exclusion cost poorest countries US$1 trillion in GDP. Campaigners for equal access call for 4G connectivity as standard. By: Dann Okoth. [NAIROBI] A decent internet connection – essential for many basic tasks in the COVID-19 era – is out of reach for 90 per cent of people in low- …
Nanotechnology for health: Facts and figures - SciDev.Net
WEBNov 18, 2010 · Priya Shetty looks at nanomedicine’s promise. Nanotechnology — the science of the extremely small — holds enormous potential for healthcare, from delivering drugs more effectively, diagnosing diseases more rapidly and sensitively, and delivering vaccines via aerosols and patches. Nanotechnology is the science of …
Philippines torn between LNG and renewable energy
WEBOct 14, 2021 · According to the US International Trade Administration, the current energy mix of the Philippines is composed of coal (47 per cent), natural gas (22 per cent), renewables (24 per cent), including hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar, and oil-based energy (6.2 per cent), adding up to a capacity of 23 gigawatts. By …
Skip to content