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Encouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.

Reporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.

Agricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.

Researchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.

The Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.

Asian scientists must work together to circumvent political tensions and produce high-quality research, says a Nature editorial.

More should be done to strengthen ties between formal scientific research and informal grassroots innovations, says Anil Gupta.

Wole Soboyejo argues that Africa needs a network of world-class science and technology research institutes to stimulate social and economic development.

South Africa's best university-industry research networks support industry while maintaining their academic integrity. Other countries can learn from their experience, says Glenda Kruss.

South African efforts to boost capacity in physics and mathematics are having a big impact in the region, says an editorial in Nature.

Developing countries are investing more in research and development for neglected diseases, but they need innovation networks to sustain this progress, say Carlos Morel and colleagues.

Lisbeth Fog gives an insight into the trials and tribulations of setting up a network of science journalists in Colombia.