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
Poor countries' media must tackle climate change
Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.
China's top-down science communication fails its people
Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.
News and Features
Science communicators rise to climate challenge
Science communicators from across the globe have put together a series of recommendations for better communicating climate change.
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.
Climate change stories boom in Brazil
30 September 2007
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Source: Agencia CyTA-Instituto Leloir
Practical Guides
Reporting science news for television
Television is a challenging format for science news. Rehana Dada gives some tips for success.
Reporting from science conferences
Conferences can provide good news stories if you plan ahead, do your research, and mingle with the delegates, says K. S. Jayaraman.
Information Services
Science journalism online
The World Federation of Science Journalist's online course, created with SciDev.Net
India must clean up its science
For its own credibility Indian science must show it is dealing with misconduct
PCST conference blog
Daily insights from the tenth public communication of science conference in Sweden
