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.
View ArticleAffordable pandemic influenza vaccines for all
Developing countries must have equal access to affordable influenza pandemic vaccines, says an editorial in The Lancet.
View ArticleBeyond 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.
View ArticleScience journalists urged to report fraud
Science journalists need to be vigilant when investigating fraud, say speakers at the World Conference of Science Journalists.
View ArticleScience journalists 'need code of ethics'
Speakers at the World Conference of Science Journalists say reporters need a code of ethics to communicate science accurately.
View ArticleGene 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.
View ArticleNeed to strengthen ethics committees
Ethics committees overseeing clinical trials in poor countries need reforming to protect participants, argue J. Karbwang and F. Crawley.
View ArticleSpotting 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.
View ArticleProgress 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.
View ArticleThai 'plagiarism' saga takes a new turn
Plagiarism dispute rocks Thailand as high-ranking official faces court charges over allegations of forged documents.
View ArticleThai 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.
View ArticleAsia-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.
View ArticleGreen 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.
View ArticleWeighing 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.
View ArticleAsia-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.
View ArticleIslam 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.
View ArticleDebate 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.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific Analysis: Harnessing science vs corruption
Crispin Maslog discusses the new ‘fifth estate’ in the fight against corruption — the technology of social media.
View ArticleStudy links antibiotic resistance to corruption levels
Poor governance and corruption contribute more to high antibiotic resistance than a country’s income level.
View ArticleUncovering 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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