Raindrops form around tiny particles of dust or pollutants, so pollution can affect rainfall patterns and even lead to flooding.
Map Shows India at Top of Climate Violence
India, Colombia and Nigeria have the most cases of conflict caused by climate change and environmental disputes, according to a map of global ecological conflict.
India, Colombia and Nigeria have the most cases of conflict caused by climate change and environmental disputes, according to a map of global ecological conflict.
Climate Change Jeopardises Electricity Supply
Water shortages and a warmer climate could slash the efficiency of power plants in coming decades, meaning developing countries must prepare their power systems to cope, researchers warn.
Water shortages and a warmer climate could slash the efficiency of power plants in coming decades, meaning developing countries must prepare their power systems to cope, researchers warn.
Sharp Rise in Brazilian Paper Retractions
Cases of scientific malpractice in Brazil increased significantly between 2009 and 2012, according to a study looking at article retraction in scientific journals.
Cases of scientific malpractice in Brazil increased significantly between 2009 and 2012, according to a study looking at article retraction in scientific journals.
Bed Net Plan for Underfed Kids Curbs Malaria Deaths
Giving extra bed nets to children weakened by lack of food could significantly curb child deaths from malaria, according to a mathematical model revealed last month.
Giving extra bed nets to children weakened by lack of food could significantly curb child deaths from malaria, according to a mathematical model revealed last month.
Q&A: Toilets confront climate change
Two-and-a-half billion people worldwide have no access to safe, durable sanitation systems.
Two-and-a-half billion people worldwide have no access to safe, durable sanitation systems.
Researchers Map Top 100 Development Questions
The growing role of the private sector and emerging economies in development have made it onto a list of the biggest research needs to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), collated by academics and nongovernmental organisations.
The growing role of the private sector and emerging economies in development have made it onto a list of the biggest research needs to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), collated by academics and nongovernmental organisations.
Young Moms Sidelined Over Child Nutrition
Many women have little power at home — and younger women even less, say Sabine Garbarino and Frances Hansford.
Many women have little power at home — and younger women even less, say Sabine Garbarino and Frances Hansford.
First Children’s TB Drug Hits Market
"A tuberculosis drug specifically designed for children — combining sweet flavours and the correct dosage in a dissolvable tablet — is expected to hit markets early this year, according to the TB Alliance, a non-governmental organisation. "
“A tuberculosis drug specifically designed for children — combining sweet flavours and the correct dosage in a dissolvable tablet — is expected to hit markets early this year, according to the TB Alliance, a non-governmental organisation.
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New Tropical Disease Detected in Brazil Defies Treatment
Researchers in Brazil have identified a new disease that causes severe damage to the liver, spleen and skin.
Researchers in Brazil have identified a new disease that causes severe damage to the liver, spleen and skin.
Zika Known for Abnormal Small Heads ‘Found in Africa’
The Asian-linked form of Zika, responsible for abnormal smallness of the head in newborns, has been identified in Angola.
The Asian-linked form of Zika, responsible for abnormal smallness of the head in newborns, has been identified in Angola.
Q&A: Countries Need Nuanced Climate Science to Plan for the Future
Elena Manaenkova is a meteorologist trained in physics and mathematics, currently serving as deputy secretary general at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Elena Manaenkova is a meteorologist trained in physics and mathematics, currently serving as deputy secretary general at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Nigerian Farmers Embrace Technology to Combat Food Insecurity
With food insecurity on the rise in Nigeria, smallholder farmers are turning to new technologies to improve food production and marketability, writes Kemi Falodun.
With food insecurity on the rise in Nigeria, smallholder farmers are turning to new technologies to improve food production and marketability, writes Kemi Falodun.
TB Cases Falling Too Slowly to Hit 2020 Targets
Around 7 million people worldwide received treatment for TB last year, 600,000 more than in 2017, says the WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2019. Over the same period, deaths from the disease fell by 100,000 to 1.5 million.
Around 7 million people worldwide received treatment for TB last year, 600,000 more than in 2017, says the WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2019. Over the same period, deaths from the disease fell by 100,000 to 1.5 million.
AI for Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has enormous potential for global development and is already being widely explored as a means to tackle poverty and boost economies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has enormous potential for global development and is already being widely explored as a means to tackle poverty and boost economies.
Africans Charged More Than 3.5 Times the ‘Affordable’ Rate for Mobile Data
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the high cost of mobile data threatens to jeopardise the push towards affordable internet access for all
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the high cost of mobile data threatens to jeopardise the push towards affordable internet access for all