Science and Development Network

By deploying new urban transport technologies, South Asian governments can bring relief to over a billion people, says Nalaka Gunawardene.

A project to encourage insect farming is underway in Laos, however, it remains to be seen whether insect-eating will take off globally.

The China-US deal at the recent APEC meeting could pave the way for a global deal at the UN climate summit in 2015.

Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.

The discovery of the protein OsABCC1 could help in the development of arsenic-resistant crops.

A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.

Bangladesh is investing heavily in science and technology as part of the Vision 2021 scheme, but critics say much more is needed.

Upgraded infrastructure and data processing capabilities have allowed Indian researchers to predict cyclones five days in advance.

Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.