Glacial lake outburst floods threaten Tibet, Nepal
Tibet ’s expanding glacial lakes threaten downstream communities in Nepal, reports Jane Qiu. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 15, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Global study pins down engineering and development links
More engineering capacity promises to boost economies but focus on poverty, education and gender parity remain poor. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Indigenous people need control over digital tech
Without confidence in their tech skills, indigenous people may risk giving away their culture via the digital world, a conference hears. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Mixed science panels diffuse conflict on conservation
Joint efforts by conservation researchers and oil industry reps have led to action on protecting habitats. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Cuba gets leaner science structure to boost impact
Cuban government reduces state funding for STI institutions to improve social impact and economic efficiency. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Smart ’ umbrella to keep Hajj pilgrims cool and connected
‘Kafya’ was designed with solar cells, a fan and a GPS that could prove useful for workers as well as pilgrims. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
History sounds a warning on island conservation
The story of the Polynesian voyages carries a warning for climate change impacts in modern times. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Nature protection mulled as path for peace
Researching and looking after nature together can bring warring factions round the table, scientists say. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Islanders unaware of alien plant invasion risk
Better education on the threat of invasive species will boost conservation efforts, conference hears. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 8, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Poor countries have the edge on climate innovation
Policy is sluggish after the Paris accord but developing nations could be pioneers, says former White House advisor. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 8, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Tropics told to ban coral-killing sunscreen
Chemical sunscreens damage reefs and marine life, putting additional stress on reefs around the world. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Asia-Pacific ‘hot spot for water insecurity’
ADB report warns that up to 3.4 billion people could be living in ‘water-stressed’ Asia by 2050. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Largest marine reserve opens amid controversy
US launches world ’s largest ocean research area in Hawaii, but comes under fire for neglecting impact on fisheries. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Growth boom puts nature reserves at risk
Brazil ’s need for infrastructure means protected areas are being downgraded or downsized, a trend also seen in India. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Why Africa needs adequate plant surveillance
To tackle devastating crop diseases, Africa should boost regional plant surveillance, writes Mustafa O. Jibrin. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - September 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
