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US$100 million fund for clean energy in the South

A new US$100 million European fund will help developing countries attract projects for energy-efficient technology and renewable energy.

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Affordable pandemic influenza vaccines for all

Developing countries must have equal access to affordable influenza pandemic vaccines, says an editorial in The Lancet.

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Beyond ethics: biomed research and the poor

Takafira Mduluza says ethics are only part of what makes biomedical research work in poor countries — insight and compensation are as vital.

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Science journalists urged to report fraud

Science journalists need to be vigilant when investigating fraud, say speakers at the World Conference of Science Journalists.

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Science journalists 'need code of ethics'

Speakers at the World Conference of Science Journalists say reporters need a code of ethics to communicate science accurately.

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Gene therapy and new drugs hold HIV promise

A human trial of HIV gene therapy and new drugs hold hope for treatment, say scientists at an international HIV conference.

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Need to strengthen ethics committees

Ethics committees overseeing clinical trials in poor countries need reforming to protect participants, argue J. Karbwang and F. Crawley.

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Spotting fraudulent claims in science

How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters.

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Progress or PR? How to report clinical trials

T.V. Padma shows you how to separate real progress from hype and challenge poor practice when you're reporting on the conduct and outcomes of a clinical trial.

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Thai 'plagiarism' saga takes a new turn

Plagiarism dispute rocks Thailand as high-ranking official faces court charges over allegations of forged documents.

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Thai official in plagiarism dispute found guilty of forgery

Thailand's academic credibility has been put in the spotlight again, with opinion divided over a government official's forgery conviction.

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Asia-Pacific Analysis: The growth of stem-cell therapy

Research into stem cells is taking place across South-East Asia, but proven disease treatments are currently out of reach, says Crispin Maslog.

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Green GDP 'may not work for indigenous people'

Ecosystems are priceless to indigenous people, but may get a price tag in Western GDP accounting, a meeting hears.

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Weighing the ethics of GM mosquito tests on humans

Use of GM mosquitoes in dengue vector control research poses ethical and social dilemmas, says Cristina Torres.

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Asia-Pacific Analysis: Addressing science fraud in Asia

Crispin Maslog tackles the rising rate of Asian scientists faking research results and what can be done about this.

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Islam and science education work along, say educators

Malaysia’s progress is an example that religion and science education can work together, says a science task force.

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Debate persists on pneumonia vaccine in the Philippines

Decision to buy the cheaper PCV 10 created a firestorm that raised question on how drug firms influence health policies.

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Asia-Pacific Analysis: Harnessing science vs corruption

Crispin Maslog discusses the new ‘fifth estate’ in the fight against corruption — the technology of social media.

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Study links antibiotic resistance to corruption levels

Poor governance and corruption contribute more to high antibiotic resistance than a country’s income level.

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Uncovering the truth behind the ‘ghosts’ in science

Dyna Rochmyaningsih blogs about following the ghost behind the wall of the peer review process in science research.

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