Mathematical model suggests new approach to AIDS
A radical new proposal for curbing HIV/AIDS has been met with concerns about its human rights implications.
View ArticleScientists must help realise human rights
Scientists can do more to ensure governments uphold human rights, say Leonard Rubenstein and Mona Younis.
View Article'Right to science' deserves more support
We must clarify the 'human right' to science — and remind governments of their contractual obligation to uphold it.
View ArticleHow can we uphold the right to science?
As we mark Human Rights Day, Jessica Wyndham calls for all scientists to uphold the right to science.
View ArticleNew coalition to champion human right to science
Scientists have formed a coalition to uphold the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.
View ArticleIran jailings could hamper future science collaborations
The jailing of two Iranian physicians for communicating with an "enemy government" has sparked concerns over future academic collaborations.
View ArticleAfrican intellectuals say no to UNESCO's Obiang prize
African intellectuals have called on UNESCO to abandon a divisive science prize, but African UNESCO delegations favour the award.
View ArticleGeorge Clooney's satellites keep watch over South Sudan
High-tech satellites are watching for strife on the ground as the referendum unfolds in South Sudan.
View ArticleEthical violations in HPV vaccine trials, says committee
An official inquiry into trials of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines has unearthed ethical violations.
View ArticleHow to protect the inventions of the poor
New models of intellectual property rights are needed to protect — and promote — local knowledge and innovations, says Anil Gupta.
View ArticleBiomed Analysis: Time for rights-based women's health
We need to revive the rights-based agenda and realign research priorities for women's health, says Priya Shetty.
View ArticleHIV/AIDS response must be informed by human rights
Integrating human rights thinking into policies for combating HIV/AIDS is essential, says Navi Pillay.
View ArticleControversial UNESCO science prize finally awarded
Three winners from Egypt, Mexico and South Africa have been awarded the long-delayed Obiang science award, amid continued criticism.
View ArticleCalls for more science research for peace
More can be done to use science for peacekeeping and peace-building in conflict zones, scientists say on the International Day of Peace.
View ArticleClimate change policy should pass a 'human rights test'
Using the human rights framework to tackle challenging ethical questions can guide climate policy, argues political philosopher Simon Caney.
View ArticlePutting human rights principles into practice
Looking through a 'human rights lens' can improve S&T programmes, while S&T can help strengthen human rights work, says lawyer Jessica Wyndham.
View ArticleResponsible science is vital for development
S&T advances should safeguard health, equity and the rights of vulnerable populations, says rural development professional Bhavani R. V.
View ArticleAccessing science as a human right to development
Making access to science a human right is a worthy goal, but how can it be enshrined? And will it really deliver? Jan Piotrowski investigates.
View ArticleLinking science and human rights: Facts and figures
S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.
View ArticleScience and human rights: a valuable perspective
Promoting a human rights approach to S&T advances will reinforce moves towards inclusive development. But implementation challenges remain.
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