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Mercosur presidents agree science plan for 2008-2012
The presidents of the Mercosur member countries have signed a five-year plan for science, technology and innovation, aiming to add value to regional production.
6 July 2008
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Cuban kids 'leading the way in science and maths'
Children in Cuba have achieved the highest scores in science and maths, according to a study of 16 countries in the region carried out by the UN.
5 July 2008
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Petrol companies invest US$1.7 million in science
3 July 2008
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Chile pushes for high tech biofuel
3 July 2008
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Features
Q&A: The growing promise in South–South scientific collaboration
Jacob Palis, president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, talks about shared responsibility and a rosy future for South–South research collaboration.
Antibiotic resistance and the developing world
Many factors are increasing antibiotic resistance, and authorities, doctors and patients all have a role in fighting it, writes Jia Hepeng.
Editorial
Research collaboration: the case for better understanding
Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.
Opinions
Help the poor lift yields to fight food price rises
Small farmers could beat increasing prices in food and fertiliser by producing more of their own crops at lower cost, argues William Dar.
18 June 2008
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Collaboration requires a strong home base
Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.
Stable support needed for African malaria networks
14 May 2008
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