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Make China journals open access, says top scientist

Priority must be given to domestic science publications and many Chinese journals should be made open-access, says a leading Chinese scientist.

2 September 2008 | EN | 中文

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Survey backs 'intermediaries' in science communication

The role of intermediaries between scientists and policymakers in boosting science communication has been endorsed by an international survey.

29 August 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Young people build future innovation in novel park

Students between 14 and 21 years old have taken part in the 'Creativity Park', a Colombian experience to foster creativity in future researchers.

9 August 2008 | ES

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Bolivia to launch interactive museum for children

A new museum, with several laboratories, interactive areas and an activity park will be inaugurated in La Paz, Bolivia, next April.

Source: La Razón

7 August 2008 | ES

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New network to raise profile of Muslim women scientists

An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.

4 August 2008 | EN

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Chinese conferences 'unsatisfactory', say participants

A new survey reveals that many Chinese science academics and students are dissatisfied with the quality of domestic academic conferences.

31 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Bolivia holds first national science week

Bolivia was the stage for a variety of science communication activities, including lectures, guided tours, exhibitions and fairs.

26 July 2008 | ES

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Uganda pilots scientist–MP 'shadowing scheme'

The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.

8 July 2008 | EN

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Science communicators rise to climate challenge

Science communicators from across the globe have put together a series of recommendations for better communicating climate change.

1 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Science journalism urged to be more locally relevant

Science journalism will have more impact in developing countries if efforts are made to make research relevant to local communities, experts say.

27 June 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Journal access programmes 'need wider input'

Un rapport conclut que la facilitation de l'accès des pays en développement aux contenus des publications nécessite une meilleure implication - et particulièrement celle des sociétés savantes.

25 June 2008 | EN

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Subsidised access 'helps boost scientific output'

The WHO's research access programme, HINARI, claims that it has helped increase the scientific output of its member countries.

27 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 9–22 May 2008

Free HIV drugs drop Malawi mortality, farmers struggle to access adapted maize, radio initiative fails to reach Nigeria farmers, and more.

22 May 2008 | EN

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China displays openness in earthquake response

The Sichuan earthquake has highlighted the importance of open, accurate and authoritative information in disaster response, say experts.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Chinese scientists push for science in schools

Chinese scientists have submitted a letter to the country's education authorities, calling for an increase in primary school science education.

30 April 2008 | EN | 中文

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Nature grants free access for biomedical journals

More than 65 Nature biomedical journals have been made free to access for readers in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

29 April 2008 | EN | 中文

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UK boosts application and communication of research

The UK government has launched a new strategy to help developing countries apply technology to the needs of the poor.

23 April 2008 | EN

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Peru uses films to spread TB prevention messages

Cinema is helping children and teenagers learn how to prevent tuberculosis in remote areas of Peru where other media are scarce.

16 March 2008 | ES

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Agreement signed to boost young's science knowledge

Cuba's Youth Technical Brigades and the central administration have agreed to enhance young people's knowledge of science and technology.

Source: Juventud Rebelde y Radio Rebelde

7 March 2008 | ES

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New scheme to unite UK scientists with developing world

A new organisation seeks to use the UK scientific community to address developing world problems and collaborate on potential solutions.

4 March 2008 | EN