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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Clean water: What's the small idea?
SciDev.Net puts nanotechnology for clean water under the spotlight, asking why and how nanotech can improve access to safe water and help meet development goals.
News
Chinese scientists to make science advice public
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is considering making its reports to government public.
7 May 2009
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Straw house design passes earthquake tests
A straw bale house designed to withstand earthquakes has passed rigorous shaking tests, say engineers.
7 May 2009
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Experts highlight lack of swine flu diagnostics
6 May 2009
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Features
Nanotechnology for clean water: Facts and figures
Nanotechnology could help give millions clean drinking water. David J. Grimshaw outlines the potential, the progress and some of the risks.
Editorial
How nanotech can meet the poor's water needs
Nanotechnology holds huge potential for supplying clean water to the world's poor, but many challenges must be overcome to realise it.
Opinions
Community ownership is key to nanotech water projects
Nanotechnology must be effectively shared with stakeholders if it's to deliver clean water, say Thembela Hillie and Mbhuti Hlophe.
Nanoscale water treatment needs innovative engineering
Engineering a useable product is the key to making nanotechnology work for water treatment, says Ashok Raichur.
Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Information Services
African science for African ills
How can Africa put its science research to use? Read our news from the Knowledge Management Africa conference and see SciDev.Net editor David Dickson's blog.
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