Science & Development Bulletin

Science & Development Bulletin monitors science development and highlights the role of science and technology in establishing knowledge-based economy in the Islamic world.

Issue No.57 – November 2009

Islamic scientific channel

	ASIA: The Gathering Storm - the human cost of climate change

	Seed Hunter
	It will take you on a remarkable journey from the drought ravaged farms of Australia, to the heart of the Middle East, to the mountains of Tajikistan where charismatic Australian scientist Dr Ken Street – a real life version of Indiana Jones - and his team of ‘gene detectives’ hunt for plant genes that will help our food withstand the impact of 21st century global warming.

	Palestinian Innovations & inventions

Latest News

	Saudi science powerhouse opens its doors
	Saudi Arabia's highly-anticipated King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which houses one of the world's fastest supercomputers, officially opened its doors on 23 September.

	United Arab Emirates opens green energy institute
	The United Arab Emirates' bid to become an international hub for renewable energy takes a step forward this month with the opening of a US$1.2 billion graduate institution focusing on research into alternative energy, sustainability and the environment.

Studies and reports

	World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change

	Diaspora Networks and the International Migration of Skills

	Building Institutions at Home

Spotlight

Great Life Lessons

The Prophet Mohamed said: "Seeking knowledge is a mandate for every Muslim (male and female)." (Sahih Bukhari)

Ranking of Universities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, Europe, and USA

A 10-year action programme for science development in Islamic States (2005-2015)

Swine flu......
How to protect yourself and others

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