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Monthly Archives: July 2022

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Almah Kuambu and a prospective assistive technology user during a National Orthotic and Prosthetic Services outreach programme in Popondetta in southern Papua New Guinea. Copyright: National Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (PNG).

Worldwide, about 1bn people lack access to disability aids

General news, SciDev.netBy Abdulsalam Mahmud31/07/2022Leave a comment

According to a United Nations report, about one billion children and adults with disabilities, and older people, are unable to access the assistive technology they need.

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Introducing ‘Science Advice Resource Centre’

General news, GYABy Abdulsalam Mahmud30/07/2022Leave a comment

The Science Advice Resource Centre, a platform that features peer-reviewed articles on governmental science advice, policy, diplomacy and communication by and for early-career researchers (ECRs), has been unveiled.

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In Spain, IYBSSD2022 ‘fever’ is everywhere

IYBSSD, Royal Spanish Academy of Exact Physical and Natural SciencesBy Abdulsalam Mahmud29/07/2022Leave a comment

There is pure excitement among Spaniards as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development is celebrated, says Manuel de León, member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Spain.

CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti and Brazilian Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Marcos Pontes (Image: CERN)

Brazil becomes Associate Member of CERN

CERN, General newsBy Abdulsalam Mahmud27/07/2022Leave a comment

CERN Director-General, Fabiola Gianotti, and Brazilian Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Marcos Pontes, have signed an agreement admitting Brazil as an Associate Member State of CERN.

Gerhard Herzberg

IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 19 (Herzberg)

General news, IYBSSDBy Abdulsalam Mahmud26/07/2022Leave a comment

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gerhard Herzberg winning the ‘Nobel Prize in Chemistry’, two Canadian institutions jointly organized an exhibition to honour the illustrious and outspoken scientist. 

Her Excellency Ambassador Catherine Colonna and the Head of the Director-General’s Office Dr Simon Berry signing an accession agreement between the French government and the SKA Observatory. Credit: France in the UK

France sets to join SKAO as full member

General news, SKAOBy Abdulsalam Mahmud25/07/2022Leave a comment

France will soon join the SKA Observatory (SKAO) as a full member. This is after the French government signed an accession agreement with the Observatory on Monday, 11 April 2022.

Deena Shrestha

Deena Shrestha: feats of an iconic Nepalese scientist

General news, TWASBy Abdulsalam Mahmud24/07/2022Leave a comment

Through groundbreaking research, Deena Shrestha, a Senior Research Scientist and Chairperson at the Centre for Health and Disease Studies Nepal, is saving many lives in her native country.

A sickle cell screening programme for newborns at Kumasi General Hospital in Ghana. Early diagnosis and education of parents is considered vital for the treatment of babies with sickle cell disease. Copyright: Brent Stirton/Getty Images for Novartis

Sickle cell screening advised for African newborns

General news, SciDev.netBy Abdulsalam Mahmud23/07/2022Leave a comment

Annually, more than 300,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease, with most in Africa. But it’s the lack of screening means that makes most of the cases to remain undiagnosed.

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GYA’s ‘Science Leadership Programme’ video out

General newsBy Abdulsalam Mahmud22/07/2022Leave a comment

The Global Young Academy has released the maiden video of its yearly Science Leadership Programmes (SLPs) which began in 2014.

Night view of Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. (Photo: Zhejiang University)

16th ‘TWAS General Conference’ for November 2022

General news, TWASBy Abdulsalam Mahmud20/07/2022Leave a comment

IYBSSD Organized in collaboration with Zhejiang University, in China, the UNESCO-TWAS Sixteenth General Conference will focus on basic sciences for sustainable development.

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