SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Opinions and Analysis
Using genetics to tackle malnutrition
Jim Kaput explains why efforts to tackle malnutrition should consider nutrigenomics — the interplay between food and genetic make-up.
Podcasts can inform poor farmers
Podcasts are helping people progress from subsistence farming in Zimbabwe, says Practical Action researcher Lawrence Gudza.
Policy Briefs
Improving livelihoods with ICTs
ICT projects can be strategic tools for development if they consider social contexts and are tailored to community needs.
News and Features
Geologists survey Haiti quake aftermath
A team of geologists is gathering information from this month's earthquake in Haiti to help determine the risk of further earthquakes.
Himalayan snow melting in winter too, say scientists
Areas of the Himalayas are experiencing winter snow melt, Indian data reveals, which could affect regional river patterns.
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 31 December 2009–13 January 2010
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Practical Guides
How to set up a science blog
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
