Twas in Action

The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011), a year-long celebration of chemistry's contributions to society, is taking place this year

"The most critical problems related to water in Africa are often found in cities," says E. Salif Diop

Ranking second only to cardiovascular disease in terms of disease burden, tumors are both a common and multifaceted affliction that still awaits effective treatment

Italian-Brazilian scientist Umberto Cordani has a passion for dating rocks

Mohamed H.A. Hassan, who has served as TWAS's executive director for more than a quarter century, has retired. In the most recent edition of the TWAS Newsletter, he reminisces about his time at TWAS.

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have generally had a positive impact on science in the developing world

Berhanu Molla Abegaz who was recently appointed executive director of the African Academy of Science (AAS), explains how "science for development" will be at the centre of the AAS's programmes

Can Africa emerge as an innovation hub for growth?

Gas hydrates, an abundant yet difficult to extract source of energy, could play a key role in meeting the world's future energy needs

Ways to improve faculty research and training on issues related to biosecurity and biosafety were at the centre of discussions at a workshop in Trieste