World Academy of Sciences grows, launches new network

By Maina Waruru. The World Academy of Sciences or TWAS, the science network for the developing world, has elected 40 new fellows – more than half from China and India – bringing the number of academy members to more than 1,200 from some 95 countries. At last week’s 27th General Meeting held in Rwanda, the academy also launched a new wing for young scientists. Read more...