SCIENCE UPDATES

1.Nepal unveils national adaptation plan
Nepal has released a climate adaptation plan, ahead of the Cancun climate meeting, as part of its development agenda.

2'Set of decisions' on forestry, tech expected at Cancun
No major breakthrough, but only some progress in talks and decisions is expected at Cancun climate summit.

3.Green nanotech can reduce risks to poor nations
Regulating nanotech is challenging, says Rajender Varma, but green chemistry could help developing countries 'leapfrog' to cleaner, healthier products.

4.'Killer apps' in nanomedicine: the time is not ripe
Nanomedicine requires careful development, not a great rush to jump on the bandwagon, argues nanotech expert Manoj Varma.


5.How science is tackling Pakistan's water shortages
Pakistan's water crisis is dire and set to get worse, but numerous research projects are underway to help alleviate the situation.

6.Small tech with big promise for healthcare
Nanotechnology for health should not suffer the same fate as GM — potential health and environmental hazards should be monitored and regulated early on.