Science and Development Network

Scientists have raised concerns that the ambitious dam projects planned in the Himalayan region do not adequately account for seismic activity.

Scientists are planning for clinical trials in India to test a simple nasal spray that could reduce snakebite fatalities.

India's science budget sees a marginal increase, focused mainly on large solar power plants and biotechnology clusters.

Satellite images show that Indonesia has lost six million hectares of primary forest from 2000-2012, due in part to expanding oil palm plantations.

The free exchange of plant varieties, like China's 'Cooperation 88' potato, could help poor farmers and make farming more sustainable.

Scientists and science journalists shared ideas for overcoming the barriers to better science communication in India at a two day seminar in Bangalore.

A study shows that all five of Asia's major river systems will be affected by glacier melts caused by climate change.

The open access Malaria Box project by Medicines for Malaria Venture has led to nine peer reviewed papers and unexpected discoveries for diseases other than malaria.

Although the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) project to facilitate patent sharing has been running for three years, no new drugs are currently in development.