Five women scientists from the developing world have been awarded an international prize for research that promotes socio-economic development and a better quality of life.
The awards — a partnership between the Elsevier Foundation and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) — were presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which took place in Austin, Texas this month (15-19 February).

5 researchers from developing countries are preparing to accept OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for their work in the physical sciences.