Most recent stories

• Research revolution?

  Val�rie Pecresse has been a member of the French National Assembly (Yvelines department) since 2002. She rose to prominence as the combative spokeswoman for Nicolas Sarkozy's centre#19;right UMP party during the 2007 presidential race, after which she was appointed minister for higher education and research.

  07 May 2008

• Food crisis spurs research spending

  Agricultural research comes in from the cold.

  30 April 2008

• Politically correct names given to flu viruses

  World Health Organization standardizes nomenclature, but experts say GPS sample locations should be given.

  23 April 2008

• Further delays to full Agent Orange study

  Veterans department accused of foot-dragging over research into health effects of the herbicide.

  16 April 2008

• Libya progresses on HIV

  Integrated approach could be model for Africa.

  12 March 2008

• Satellite can spot razed villages in Darfur

  Free imaging data could rapidly pinpoint some human-rights violations.

  11 March 2008

• Iran refuses to cooperate with atomic agency

  IAEA report highlights unanswered questions.

  27 February 2008

• Malaria map brings good news

  Disease transmission is low throughout large areas of malarial risk.

  26 February 2008

• Atomic agency to give verdict on Iran

  The International Atomic Energy Agency is wrapping up its inquiry into Iran#25;s nuclear activities and is expected to report its findings on 20 February. Declan Butler analyses how close the state is to nuclear weapons capability.

  12 February 2008

• A very mysterious foundation

  Shroud of secrecy surrounds innovation organization.

  23 January 2008