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Journalists and scientists must guard against policymakers using science to legitimise pre-chosen and politically-motivated policies.

Science journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.

Using science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.

Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.

The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.

Getting science into policymaking is challenging — but a recent workshop for African parliamentary researchers suggested new ways forward.

A new study confirms the valuable role of 'intermediary organisations' in bringing scientific and policy-making communities closer together.

The simple communication of key scientific information to the public needs to be improved if sustainable development is to be a realistic goal.

With the death of Arthur C. Clarke, science and rational thought have lost one of their leading promoters.

Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.

Defining an appropriate policy-making role for Africa's scientific community requires a careful balance between 'science push' and 'demand pull'.