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Dire need for a Middle Eastern science spring
The Middle East is rich in human and natural resources, but many of its countries need a cultural and scientific transformation to reach worldwide recognition in education, research and economic productivity. Several institutions are making a positive impact, kindling hope for a successful 'science spring'.
- Ahmed H. Zewail
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A disappointing reform
French research requires a deeper reform with a vision — instead of limited organizational changes that do not provide a new competitive impulse to further develop research capabilities.
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Mexico must do more
Mexico is a country rich with natural resources and an educated workforce. Yet its scientific output remains below its potential. In this focus issue we try to highlight some of Mexico's structural problems.
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News & Views |
A big step for Ecuador
As the First International Nanotechnology Congress hosted in Quito clearly corroborated, Ecuador is betting on nanotechnology as one of its proposed key investment areas. It is now up to decision-makers to make it happen.
- Mauricio Terrones
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Ready for the best
The large investments in research and education made in recent years have provided Brazilian scientists with the conditions to achieve scientific excellence.
The Arabs' scientific vision