SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Science journalists can stimulate public debate in areas where science and technology impacts the social and natural worlds. But how can effective science journalism be encouraged in the developing world?
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Opinions and Analysis
Science journalism: How scientists can help
Science journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.
Beware scientific fundamentalism
Science journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.
Good news for developing world science journalists
24 June 2009
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Source: Science
News and Features
Cairo to host next world science journalists' conference
An African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.
3 July 2009
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River blindness drug enters final trials
Laborious treatments for river blindness could be simplified if a drug entering final stage clinical trials is effective.
1 July 2009
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Database aims to put African research on the map
15 June 2009
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Practical Guides
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
Effective TB reporting
Guidance on how journalists can help tackle TB through effective, frequent reporting on research, policy and the disease's human toll.
