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The curse of policy-based evidence
Journalists and scientists must guard against policymakers using science to legitimise pre-chosen and politically-motivated policies.
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.
Learning by doing: Experiences of writing for SciDev.Net
A survey of our contributors suggests improvements, but has also highlighted the challenges of science reporting in developing countries.
The media is crucial in the global fight for health
The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.
Learning from failures in disaster response
The Myanmar cyclone and Chinese earthquake highlight the need for effective dissemination of information, both before and after a disaster.
Welcome signs for Latin American science journalism
The success of a recent SciDev.Net meeting on science journalism in Bolivia reflects growing recognition for the field in Latin America.
Simple and cheap: Nepal's application of science
Almost unnoticed, Nepal is developing simple and cheap technologies that make the best of local resources and don't damage the environment.
EDITORIAL | 16 August 2007 | EN
China must trust its people — and its media
China needs to put its faith in its people, regional government and media if it wants to achieve government transparency.
EDITORIAL | 19 July 2007 | EN
Scientific literacy for parliaments: an essential tool
Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.
Africa must create its own biotechnology agenda
Building public support for genetically modified crops in sub-Saharan Africa means developing a homegrown solution to the region's own needs.
EDITORIAL | 12 June 2007 | EN
Turning the spotlight on sustainable development
All members of the media must work together to ensure sustainable development is given the attention it deserves.
Science journalism is a key to good governance
The work of science journalists needs greater recognition as an essential precondition for transparent, responsive and accountable government.
What journalists can do in the fight against TB
Journalists have a key role to play in informing the public about tuberculosis and bringing key issues to the attention of policymakers.
Africa’s bird flu preparations must involve the media
The media must be involved in African preparations for a possible bird flu outbreak.
EDITORIAL | 8 February 2007 | EN
SciDev.Net: looking forward
Five years after its launch, SciDev.Net is proud of its achievements. But it is also aware of the challenges that lie ahead.
A time of challenge and opportunity for the WHO
The new head of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, must balance both political and scientific pressures if she is to succeed at improving global health efforts.
EDITORIAL | 15 November 2006 | EN
Bioethics reporting in China: a case for bold action
Journalists in China — as elsewhere — have an important function to play in reporting on how science and technology affects people's lives.
Beating HIV/AIDS still needs a scientific approach
The research community's failure in the past 25 years to develop either a vaccine or a cure for HIV/AIDS underlines the need to be more, not less, scientific.
EDITORIAL | 25 August 2006 | EN
Bird flu: a wake-up call to the African media
The only way for Africa to combat bird flu successfully is through an effective communication strategy that enables the public to prepare both for outbreaks in their poultry stocks and for a possible human pandemic.
EDITORIAL | 14 February 2006 | EN
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