2018-12-14 00:00
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2018-12-12 10:19
The wider impacts of technological solutions need careful scrutiny Read More
2018-12-06 00:00
COP24 teeters between hope and despair over whether the Paris Accord goals will be met on time Read More
2018-12-04 01:00
Current global food systems are negatively impacting climate change, says study presented at nutrition meet Read More
2018-12-04 00:00
Invasive species hitch a ride around the ocean on ships, but there are smart ways to stop it Read More
2018-12-03 00:00
India’s fixed dose formulations against TB and malaria are risky and may lead to drug resistance, says study Read More
2018-11-30 15:00
While China and India are leaders in renewables, their smaller South-East Asian neighbours are lagging Read More
2018-11-30 14:25
How can health workers on the front line better use high tech, low tech ‒ or no tech? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio Read More
2018-11-29 00:00
The 2018 Global Malnutrition Report says adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable to nutrition issues Read More
2018-11-28 00:00
FAO and IFPRI backed conference to discuss malnutrition related to hunger as well as obesity and overweight Read More
2018-11-27 15:50
Health solutions co-designed with communities are proving more effective, says Vishwajeet Kumar Read More
2018-11-26 14:20
Every digital step we take leaves a trace. How to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio Read More
2018-11-19 00:00
Female head of the Philippine microsatellite project wants to serve as a role model to inspire women to pursue STEM Read More
2018-11-17 10:21
How can small farmers avoid getting ‘locked in’ by technology? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio Read More
2018-11-16 00:00
A gel developed by Indian scientists may help protect farmers exposed to poorly regulated pesticide use Read More
2018-11-14 00:00
Nutrition policy needs to target areas where food isn’t the only challenge, says Zulfiqar Bhutta Read More
2018-11-13 12:35
Farmers rely on information to climate-proof their businesses and diversify their crop. IFAD’s Paul Winters tells SciDev.Net how science can help overcome remaining barriers Read More
2018-11-12 00:00
By 2029, renewable energy will be cheaper than burning coal in major South-East Asian countries, says study Read More
2018-11-07 15:07
Energy provision is about more than keeping the lights on. It can create wealth and make users financially viable, says Skoll-prize winner Harish Hande Read More
2018-11-06 08:47
Most cases of autism go undiagnosed in poor countries, but questionnaires could help spot them – if they account for cultural differences Read More
2018-11-05 00:00
Double whammy of overharvesting and climate change driving the caterpillar fungus to extinction, says study Read More
2018-11-01 00:00
Drugs developed for certain diseases can be repurposed to treat cancer, a workshop hears Read More
2018-10-30 00:00
Rising soil salinity from sea level rise will force some 20,000 Bangladeshis to migrate annually, says study Read More
2018-10-29 03:00
Medical facilities need special protection in order to be functional during natural or manmade disasters Read More
2018-10-27 00:00
The Philippines’ first blockchain lab aims to raise awareness of the technology and provide solutions Read More
2018-10-24 00:00
A climate change adaptation forum hears that data can work with indigenous knowledge to build resilience Read More
2018-10-23 00:00
New study warns of declining fish catches in the Philippine seas thanks to warming oceans Read More
2018-10-22 15:00
Regional climate change forum considers innovative technologies and financing to build resilience Read More
2018-10-18 00:00
Climate change interventions may be cost-effective when they integrate gender, a workshop heard Read More
2018-10-16 00:00
ESCAP initiative banks on fintech to transform women’s entrepreneurship in the Asia Pacific Read More
2018-10-15 00:00
IPCC report stresses the role of women in climate management, but majority of the authors are male Read More
2018-10-12 00:00
Sri Lanka’s success in fighting the wily malaria parasite has lessons for Asia Pacific and the tropics Read More
2018-10-11 00:00
Empowering Pakistani women may be the key to eradicating polio through vaccination, says study Read More
2018-10-10 17:55
Use of technology for psychological care, and training for caregivers and teachers to detect early mental disorders: WHO strategies on World Mental Health Day Read More
2018-10-09 08:25
The global initiative helps readers discern properly reported articles from fake news Read More
2018-10-09 00:00
The Marshall Islands’ ambitious carbon emissions plan under the Paris Agreement is a challenge to the world Read More
2018-10-08 00:00
South-East Asia sees potential of genome editing but may need to decide first whether to apply rules for GMOs Read More
2018-10-05 00:00
Indonesia’s tsunami warning system utterly failed to prevent the deaths of more than 1,500 people, experts say Read More
2018-10-04 19:55
US negotiators attempt to disconnect climate and development Read More
2018-10-04 00:00
India’s TB patients tend to seek care from private practitioners, most of whom are poorly trained, says study Read More
2018-10-02 00:00
New technologies are the game changers in TB eradication, a UN meet hears Read More
2018-10-01 00:00
Bhutanese farmers have valuable indigenous knowledge on crop yield and soil fertility, study finds Read More
2018-09-30 00:00
Indian scientists develop a sweat-based test for leishmaniasis with practical advantages over blood tests Read More
2018-09-29 01:00
ADB’s new US$80 billion pledge favours climate investments in vulnerable countries Read More
2018-09-28 00:00
India’s Supreme Court upholds a mammoth biometric identification plan but orders protection of privacy Read More
2018-09-27 16:34
Developing country journals face hurdles on the path to free-flowing knowledge. Fatima Arkin reports on efforts to boost quality Read More
2018-09-23 00:00
Disabled people in the Philippines cannot afford healthcare and are denied drug entitlements, a forum hears Read More
2018-09-21 00:00
The US and richer Asia Pacific countries are niggardly on support to poor countries, global index indicates Read More
2018-09-20 00:00
Sri Lanka’s burden of non-communicable diseases is impacting poverty and hunger, says study Read More
2018-09-17 00:00
Vaccines against hookworm and other parasites are hard to develop but there’s been progress Read More
2018-09-15 00:00
Pakistan’s high child mortality rates linked to the country’s poor vaccination performance Read More
2018-09-13 00:00
Nazhat Shameem Khan talks about how women in position must change the system to make it more gender-inclusive Read More
2018-09-11 00:00
General disappointment at Bangkok climate talks as final rule book meeting ‘just months away’ Read More
2018-09-06 00:00
Rising mean temperatures in India favour chikungunya outbreaks, new study warns Read More
2018-09-05 00:00
Virulent strain of African swine fever may spread from China into South-east Asia, experts warn Read More
2018-08-31 00:00
India’s successful oral polio vaccine drives have been linked by a study to high paralysis incidence Read More
2018-08-29 00:00
Protecting the world’s most-trafficked mammal calls for grit and passion, says conservationist Elisa Panjang Read More
2018-08-27 00:00
Farmers in the Philippines learn to adapt to warming-induced, erratic rainfall patterns with scientific support Read More
2018-08-25 00:00
International outmigration helps regenerate Nepal’s forests, says new study Read More
2018-08-17 00:00
Indian authorities are moving to tackle an infestation of maize crops by the voracious fall armyworm moth pest Read More
2018-08-15 00:00
Water filters made of watermelon rind cheaply remove arsenic from groundwater, says study Read More
2018-08-14 00:00
Tropical countries will see massive hikes in heatwave deaths unless they adapt to climate change, says study Read More
2018-08-09 00:00
Overfishing fosters growth of coral-eating snails that pose a greater threat to reefs than warming seas, says study Read More
2018-08-06 00:00
Climate change may increase rather than decrease water availability in South Asian rivers, says new study Read More
2018-08-01 00:00
Asian countries are investing in science education and preparing for the jobs of tomorrow Read More
2018-07-31 00:00
New Australian project aims to keep AI growth centred on human rights, domestically as well as globally Read More
2018-07-30 07:00
Cheap drugs alone will not get South-east Asians to seek hepatitis C care, says report Read More
2018-07-24 17:00
Exposing banana seedlings to mild heat stress can help the plant withstand extremely hot climates, says study Read More
2018-07-17 15:56
Sylvie Manguin, the editor of an open-access book on malaria elimination, discusses the challenges of achieving that goal Read More
2018-07-13 04:00
Bamboo can be vital in mitigating climate change and alleviating poverty but remains ignored, say experts Read More
2018-07-07 13:00
A global meet on malaria has called for political and financial support to fight and eliminate malaria Read More
2018-07-06 17:02
Merger gives rise to new international science council with diverse views on what its focus should be Read More
2018-07-04 13:00
Untreated industrial effluents and raw sewage are turning Pakistan’s major rivers unsafe, a study finds Read More
2018-07-02 15:00
Experts say counterfeit GM corn seeds are eating into farmers’ profits and threatening the environment Read More
2018-06-29 15:00
With climate change an undeniable fact, there is a need for better media coverage of the phenomenon Read More
2018-06-29 14:02
Is it enough to keep pushing the same strategies to stop deforestation? Read More
2018-06-27 18:00
UN procurements from Asia dipped in 2017, but the region remains top supplier of goods and services Read More
2018-06-26 10:00
A software tool sets diets for millions of cattle in India to cut methane emissions by 15 per cent Read More
2018-06-22 16:00
New study proves that ladybirds are cheaper, healthier and more environmentally-sound alternative to chemical pesticides Read More
2018-06-19 12:51
Pakistan shows the reality of climate impacts — but carbon-centric science and policy don’t help, says Adil Najam Read More
2018-06-15 17:00
Excess abstraction of groundwater in India is releasing uranium in the deep aquifers, warns study Read More
2018-06-13 17:00
Excessive groundwater extraction in Bangladesh can hit food security unless reversed, say studies Read More
2018-06-12 20:00
India-born Shwetal Shah, nominated for Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia list, talks about charting her path as a woman in tech Read More
2018-06-08 09:59
A recent controversy triggers long-standing debate over subscription vs open- access journals, Fatima Arkin reports Read More
2018-06-06 00:00
Rising heat wave conditions pose a threat to human health and crop yields in Pakistan, says study Read More
2018-06-05 00:00
Individuals with type A blood are most vulnerable to severe diarrhoea caused by a type of E. coli, study finds Read More
2018-05-31 10:23
Materials that smooth over rough surfaces can ease the burden of respiratory disease by preventing toxic mould Read More
2018-05-28 09:37
Facebook makes little distinction between fact and fiction, and that is undermining trust in news Read More
2018-05-25 15:00
Increasing winter fog may affect farming in Nepal’s lowlands by interfering with photosynthesis, says study Read More
2018-05-21 00:00
Forest expansion or decrease is linked to national well-being or human development, new study finds Read More
2018-05-16 03:00
HIV, the fastest mutating organism, now poses the threat of a second drug-resistant epidemic Read More
2018-05-14 04:00
Child malnutrition cases need vitamin D3 doses over regularly prescribed treatment, a Pakistani study shows Read More
2018-05-13 04:50
Campaigners hope the move will unlock funds for medical tools, interventions on the ground Read More
2018-05-11 15:00
Emergence of new strains of the leishmaniasis parasite has cast a shadow on WHO-led elimination plans Read More
2018-05-10 15:00
The youth of Baros in Yogyakarta, Indonesia took the lead in planting and preserving mangroves to protect their community from strong sea winds, erosion, and garbage Read More
2018-05-08 16:00
Investing in education is vital if Pakistan is to meet its carbon reduction commitments without sacrificing growth Read More
2018-05-07 00:00
Oceans acidified by rising CO2 levels can disorient fish larvae, seriously affecting fish populations Read More
2018-05-05 00:00
Responsible land use, land-use change and forestry are vital for countries to meet their climate commitments Read More
2018-05-03 19:00
Geo-economic approach may help pinpoint responsibility for deforestation linked to oil palm cultivation Read More
2018-05-03 18:45
The system’s inventors claim it predicts outbreaks up to three months in advance Read More
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