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- Title
Charity to focus scientists' skills on the needy.
- Abstract
The article reports on the launch of Science for Humanity, a charity designed to direct scientists in Great Britain towards problems in the developing world. It cites that the institution is funded by the National Endowment for Science, the Technology and the Arts and the Sloane Robinson Foundation, which supports educational and research foundations. Furthermore, it is noted that the charitable agency, which would begin recruiting members in the country, has asked researchers to address issues including sanitation, energy, agricultural, and shelter.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; CHARITABLE uses, trusts, &; foundations; SCIENTISTS; RESEARCH institutes; TECHNOLOGICAL societies; ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.; ENDOWMENT of research; EDUCATIONAL support; DEVELOPING countries; SOCIETIES
- Publication
Nature, 2008, Vol 452, Issue 7184, p141
- ISSN
0028-0836
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/452141f