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Science journalists can stimulate public debate in areas where science and technology impacts the social and natural worlds. But how can effective science journalism be encouraged in the developing world?
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Opinions and Analysis
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The challenge of reporting on climate change and health
Reporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.
More balanced reporting of swine flu needed in India
17 August 2009
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Source: The Hoot
News and Features
Cairo to host next world science journalists' conference
An African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.
River blindness drug enters final trials
Laborious treatments for river blindness could be simplified if a drug entering final stage clinical trials is effective.
1 July 2009
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Database aims to put African research on the map
15 June 2009
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Practical Guides
Gearing up to report on the Copenhagen climate talks
Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.
24 November 2009
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Source: IIED
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
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Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation
Information Services
Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
