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Capitalism could counter its impact on obesity

Encouraging the spread of probiotic foods that promote healthy gut bacteria could help developing countries tackle obesity, says Kingsley Anukam.

LETTER | 18 August 2008 | EN

Sustainable a 'euphemism for mass death'

The developing world needs 'big projects, not small ideas' — and nuclear power is a viable and necessary solution, argues Marje Hecht.

LETTER | 13 December 2007 | EN

Provide carbon credits for long-term soil amendments

LETTER | 5 December 2007 | EN

Independence key to rapid progress in the Arab world

Monther Abu Remaileh says there will be rapid progress when the Arab world owns its decisions on development.

LETTER | 14 November 2007 | EN

Politics is the real cause of developing world hardship

Developing countries need global reform as well as focused aid to beat poverty, argues Paul Collins of War on Want.

LETTER | 31 October 2007 | EN

Tilapia fish can pose danger to ecosystems

Warea Orapa says that tilapia fish — hailed as a method of controlling mosquitoes — can cause damage when introduced into new ecosysems.

LETTER | 5 September 2007 | EN

Mosquitoes will conquer pyrethrum

There is little resistance to the pesticide pyrethrum at present, but use in bednets could change this, says Christiaan Kooyman.

LETTER | 22 August 2007 | EN

Research on Hib vaccine 'dubious'

The recent Hib vaccine study makes flawed and expensive recommendations for resource-poor countries, writes Jacob M. Puliyel.

LETTER | 10 July 2007 | EN

Emphasising potential in UNESCO's science programmes

Alexander Boksenberg argues that the unique potential of UNESCO's science strategies is substantial.

LETTER | 3 May 2007 | EN

No need for nuclear in world's sun belt

Gerry Wolff says evidence shows that the Middle East and North Africa's potential for generating solar power makes nuclear energy unnecessary.

LETTER | 3 November 2006 | EN

Venezuelan vision: cooperate, participate, innovate

Cristobal Valencia Ramirez describes Venezuela's take on innovation and enterprise, pointing out that its policies have been in place for at least five years.

LETTER | 5 September 2006 | EN

US$100 laptop steals limelight from better solutions

Sam Lanfranco argues that the fame of the One Laptop Per Child initiative has prevented more worthy initiatives from receiving the media attention they deserve.

LETTER | 18 August 2006 | EN

Islam should be a driving force for scientific progress

Wagdy Sawahel argues that it is not Islam, but Muslim leaders and policymakers who are to blame for the lack of scientific progress in the Islamic world.

LETTER | 31 March 2006 | EN

Education in Africa: speaking the same language?

African universities must acknowledge the continent's multilingualism if they want to reach its rural communities, says Don Osborn.

LETTER | 6 July 2005 | EN