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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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