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A new data kit for mobile phones allows users to quickly collect, analyse and transmit a wide variety of data in infrastructure-poor areas.

New programme to bolster Africa agriculture, malaria control method overlooked, traditional healers have key role in epilepsy, and more.

The Maldives ahead of carbon neutral target, South Asia marred by slow broadband, Nepal to discuss climate at Everest's base, and more.

Tanzanian farmers to receive training, new tool improves antimalarial dosage, South Africa's top satellite unable to send data, and more.

Businesses in poorer countries are stifled by a lack of broadband Internet access, says a report, leading many to look to mobile phones.

A weather station network across South Asia is part of an India-led drive for locally produced climate change data.

Uruguay has become the first country in the One Laptop per Child scheme to provide a computer for every child enrolled in a state primary school.

Vaccine to tackle fatal livestock disease, farmers to benefit from agricultural radio shows, Kenya researcher wins top prize, and more.

Bednets and biopesticides show promise as a winning combination against malaria, according to a new research model.

Cuba has authorised Internet access for all citizens but US trade embargo and economic limitations will restrict its use.

Africa defeating sleeping sickness, Kenyan research gets financial boost, African leaders plan alliance for malaria control, and more.

A survey in Peru shows that half of Lima's population has no access to the Internet and little interest in using it.

Glasses with adjustable lenses could put millions of people with poor eyesight back in control of their lives.

New software allows scientists in the field to send complex data to a central database — but not everyone can benefit from this service yet.

Sri Lankan agriculture gets Indian upgrade, Himalayan fault fully mapped, India launches second ocean satellite, and more.

A TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.

India is ranked behind Brazil and China for growth in innovative capacity, says a new report, but its tech readiness is praiseworthy.

Solar pumps created from locally-available materials, India to provide Afghanistan with safe drinking water, world's hardiest nanocomposite, and more.

Malaria nets for houses, new impetus for neglected diseases research, antibiotic reduces death rates in children, and more.

National maps revealing drug shortages have been created by getting locals to text their discoveries to an online mapping system.