North America (other)

11 February 2008: European Science and Research Commissioner will make his first official visit to Mexico from 9 to 12 February. While there he will meet science and technology ministers from 6 Central American Countries, visit Mexican research institutions and take part in the launch event of a programme designed to boost scientific co-operation between the EU and Mexico. Read more

29 August 2006: The thousands of oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico may soon become a source for blockbuster drugs. Read more

23 August 2006: Persian Gulf shrimpers urged to use new nets. Read more

25 July 2005:
An editorial examines the factors behind Cuba's success in developing scientific capacity, and discusses the negative impact that the US trade embargo on Cuba has on science and scientific collaboration. A news feature in the same edition discusses science policy in Cuba in more depth. http://www.nature.com 436 21 July 2005 p.303-304, 322-324

4 March 2005: US investors bet on new 'Silicon Border' in Mexico. Mexico has had problems attracting high-tech companies due to relatively low education levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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