Science and Development Network

Few countries are close to meeting UNESCO's target for science, technology and innovation spending of 3.5 percent of their GDP.

The funds pledged by international donors are less than half of the US$6.7 billion estimated to be required for reconstruction.

Particularly in quake-prone areas like the Himalayas, smaller dams could be cheaper and safer.

Although Asian countries are eager to diversify their energy sources, going nuclear may not be cost-effective due to financing and expertise issues.

Monkey malaria is on the rise in Malaysia, possibly driven by two divergent strains of the mosquito-borne parasite.

Through joint initiatives such as the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, science could help foster bilateral cooperation between North and South Korea.

With weaker health systems, developing nations are concerned that MERS will spread rapidly if imported into their countries by travelers.

A heat wave that is currently gripping large parts of the Indian sub-continent may be a sign of hotter times to come, climate scientists say.

Study predicts that greenhouse gases will cause a dramatic reduction in glaciers on Mount Everest, impacting more than a billion people living downsteam.