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Himalayas ‘Too Seismic’ For Big Dams

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

Renewables Ready To Supply All Australia’s Electricity

Professor Mark Diesendorf argues that relying fully on renewable energy is not only feasible but also cost competitive.

Behind North Korea’s Hospital Curtain

North Korea has a relatively low child mortality rate, but basic health infrastructure is lacking and demand for medical services is high.

Cheap Nasal Spray May Save Snakebite Victims

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

India Bets On Renewable Energy & Biotech

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

Indonesia’s Forest Loss Linked To Oil Palm Industry

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

Boosting Medical Education & Research In Timor-Leste

In order to meet the needs of the people in Timor-Leste, an increased investment in health, particularly evidence-based medicine, is greatly needed.

Open Source Seeds Nurture Patent-Free Food

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

Bringing Justice Across Borders

Professor Mark Findlay from the SMU School of Law highlights the need to study how criminal justice systems can better serve the victims of war crimes and calls for more cross-disciplinary research in the legal field.