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Brain drain, low investment hamper African science
Africa’s contribution to the global body of scientific research is very small and does little to benefit its own populations.
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A bottle of pills to kick the bottle
Does this sound like anyone you know? Darryl is 35, has a job, a stable home and good marriage, and enjoys a few beers in front of the TV most nights.
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Report calls for research on nanoparticles in food
A global scarcity of scientific research on using nanotechnology in foods means food safety authorities are unable to properly regulate products.
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UN says millions still lack access to Aids drugs
Access to drugs, counselling and testing for HIV/Aids has increased, but there were still 2,7-million new infections in 2007, a UN report says.
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Swine flu vaccine ‘promising’, says EU agency
Early clinical trial results show swine flu vaccines produce a strong immune response, Europe’s drugs watchdog said on Thursday.
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Al-Qaeda kills British hostage in Mali
Al-Qaeda’s North African wing said on Wednesday it had carried out its threat to kill a British hostage it was holding in the Sahara.
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Brown urged to call referendum to revive UK politics
Two British government ministers urged Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday to offer voters a referendum on electoral reform.
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UK leaders call crisis meeting over expenses scandal
Britain’s political leaders called emergency talks on Tuesday to thrash out a new system of expenses after a scandal over claims.
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Snow closes Europe’s airports, schools, offices
Heavy snow disrupted air and rail travel in northern Europe on Monday, halting flights at Heathrow and bringing traffic in London to a standstill.
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New map aims to help battle for Arctic territories
British researchers on Wednesday unveiled what they billed as the first authoritative map to highlight disputed territories in the Arctic.
