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Cairo to host next world science journalists' conference

An African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.

3 July 2009 | EN

Sudan sets its sights on biofuels

Biofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.

25 June 2009 | EN | ES

Features

Hopes and fears: Rebuilding science in Iraq

Iraq is rebuilding its science base but fear of attack means refugee academics are slow to return, reports Brendan O'Malley.

23 January 2009 | EN | 中文

Yvo De Boer Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer

Yvo de Boer, the UN climate chief, speaks to SciDev.Net about getting clean technology into the developing world.

1 December 2008 | EN | ES


Editorial

Swine flu: so far, so good

The prospects of a severe global swine flu pandemic appear to be diminishing. Informed reporting can take some of the credit.

14 May 2009 | EN | FR | 中文

Opinions

Media and government to blame for Egypt swine flu chaos

Blame for the turmoil in Egypt over swine flu can be laid squarely at the feet of the media and politicians, says Nadia El-Awady.

15 May 2009 | EN | 中文

Carbon nanotube for desalination Nanotech for water can help business innovate and grow

Developing world businesses must invest in nanotech research and development for clean water to stay ahead, says Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb.

6 May 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文