SCI_DEV_NET October 28 2013

The pros and cons of social media in global health Social media can aid global health, but they also present many risks, according to a World Health Summit session.

Environment Multimedia: 23/10/13 Supermarket jungle Increased commercial logging and cultural change threaten ancient sustainable livelihoods in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Health News: 22/10/13 Wellcome Trust’s new head brings tropical perspective The time that Jeremy Farrar spent working in Vietnam could influence the UK research charity’s work, say experts. SciDev.Net at large: 21/10/13 The pros and cons of social media in global health Social media can aid global health, but they also present many risks, according to a World Health Summit session.

Governance SciDev.Net at large: 25/10/13 Lack of nanotech regulations leaves developing world exposed Private firms are setting the agenda on nanotech practice, says a member of a French technology alliance. News: 25/10/13 UN unveils science panel on sustainable development The Scientific Advisory Board will offer guidance to the UN secretary-general and work with the UN agencies. News: 24/10/13 Nuclear cleanup project could be model for other sites An international effort to safeguard a test site in Kazakhstan offers lessons for similar sites, says report. News: 23/10/13 Treaty to cut mercury pollution signed by 92 countries But despite this step, work remains to provide the funding and technical advice needed to implement the convention.

Enterprise Analysis blog: 24/10/13 Focus on Poverty: Building climate expertise Local consultation can be helpful for the poorest nations, but scientific know-how is vital, says Roger Williamson. Opinion: 22/10/13 How teachers in Africa are failed by mobile learning Only projects that work with existing education systems will improve learning and cut poverty, says Niall Winters. News: 21/10/13 Innovators await decision on low-tech award An all-terrain wheelchair is among 23 finalists for a developing world tech prize to be awarded next week. Multimedia: 21/10/13 Scientists must be flexible to solve global problems ‘Interdisciplinary thinkers’ will help science tackle global challenges, says Lina Nilsson in a podcast. SciDev.Net at large: 18/10/13 Low-tech data access is still needed In places without Internet access, residents can access data in other ways, the World Social Science Forum has heard. News: 17/10/13 Funders urged to back 'blue-sky' African social science A narrow focus on development problems hinders the delivery of vital, broader knowledge, say experts.