Environmental impact research urged for fish farming
Global aquaculture must invest in knowledge-sharing if it is to reach its potential as a sustainable food supplier, says a report.
View ArticlePigeon pea genome sequence could boost yields
The sequencing of the pigeon pea genome will allow researchers to find higher-yielding varieties of the crop in a shorter time.
View ArticleBetter understanding of cowpea weevil could improve storage
Storing cowpea in triple plastic bags protects against weevil damage — but researchers say the drier the crop is at harvest, the better.
View ArticleSimple interventions could save most premature babies
A global report on deaths among preterm babies says simple techniques could save many lives.
View ArticleLeaf ‘stamp’ could detect crop diseases
A technique that stamps biosensors directly onto the leaves of plants could be used as an early-warning system for crop diseases.
View ArticleParasites hint at antimalarial resistance in Africa
Laboratory tests have revealed resistance to artemisinin in malaria parasites from Africa but the effect in the field is still unknown.
View ArticlePaving the way for tech transfer
A new UN body to advise nations on climate tech may break the deadlock in the long-running debate on transferring technology finds Joanna Carpenter.
View ArticleNanotech newswire winds up after USAID pulls funding
A daily news service on nanotechnology and development has ended after the US government changed its funding focus.
View ArticleGerman eco-prize ‘benefits developing world researchers’
The Green Talents contest enables talented young scientists from around the world to travel and gain knowledge.
View ArticleDraft text for small island summit ‘lacks science’
Experts are concerned that the draft outcome for the summit of small island states lacks references to science.
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