Domingos Zaparolli

Aeronautical engineering

Drones used to fight fires and monitor environmental conditions

University in São Paulo is working with companies to design drones capable of fighting forest fires and measuring greenhouse gas concentrations

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Chemical engineering

New technique for recycling lithium-ion batteries

Pilot plant will test unique process for recovering chemicals from the main types of devices on the market

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Green energy

Brazilian scientists transform CO2 into fuel for ships, cars, and trucks

Ongoing projects seek to establish industrial production of renewable methanol, gasoline, and diesel

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Energy

Brazil begins development of nuclear microreactors

Electricity generation system under development in the country with the aim of serving isolated communities in place of diesel generators

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Automotive engineering

Device designed in Brazil retains some of the CO2 emitted by trucks

System captured up to 17% of gas emissions from diesel engines in real-world tests

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists develop innovative models of prosthetics and exoskeletons

Prototype devices created by new research centers in search of greater cost-benefit

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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

AI created in Brazil helps in Angra 1 operational license renewal process

Artificial intelligence software estimates historic temperature of key equipment to extend lifespan of nuclear power plants

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Space

Brazil starts creating national network of telescopes to monitor space debris

The objective is to monitor the millions of pieces of debris orbiting Earth that could damage satellites, rockets, and the safety of the planet

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Environment

Good cultivation practices can reduce carbon emissions in the field

Good cultivation practices can reduce carbon emissions in the field

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TRANSPORT ENGINEERING

Brazilian magnetic levitation train begins new phase of testing

MagLev Cobra uses the magnetic force between rare-earth magnets and superconductors to move without touching the track

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FARMING

Trees in pasture areas improve cattle herd productivity

Thermal comfort provided by shade makes cattle more productive and increases their ability to reproduce

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ENVIRONMENT

System captures CO2 from the atmosphere

The country's first system designed to remove carbon directly from the air is installed in Rio Grande do Sul

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ENVIRONMENT

Removing carbon from the atmosphere could help curb global warming

CO2 capture, use, and storage systems present an alternative way for Brazil to mitigate the effects of climate change

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Aerospace engineering

A drone to explore other planets

Unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to fly on Mars and in inhospitable regions of Earth

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The exaflop era

With the power to perform 1 quintillion mathematical operations per second, Frontier has set a new standard in data processing

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computer Science

More powerful supercomputers

Through modernization and new machines, Brazil is increasing its processing power for scientific research, weather forecasting, and energy generation

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ENERGY

The power of salt

Researchers developed the first prototype of a Brazilian sodium battery, which could provide an alternative to lithium storage modules

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Energy

Offshore wind farms could provide electricity for oil platforms

The first test of a reduced-scale structure was carried out in Brazil with positive results

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ENERGY

The challenge of recycling lithium batteries

Research groups in Brazil work on new techniques to separate and reuse the metals contained in these energy-storage modules

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ENVIRONMENT

The impacts of microplastics on human health

Studies using different cell cultures show that microplastics can cause structural and inflammatory lesions

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ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics found along the Brazilian coastline

The Santos estuary is one of the locations that suffers most from microplastic waste, which has been found on the beach, in the water, and at the bottom of the sea, from Pará to Rio Grande do Sul

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Energy

Brazilian researchers develop sodium-based battery

Sodium offers an alternative to lithium for electric vehicle batteries

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OBITUARY

Synchrotron light pioneer

Argentine physicist Aldo Craievich played a major role in establishing a community of synchrotron light source users in Brazil and paved the way for glass research

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Photonics

Researchers create capsule to protect ultra-thin optical fibers

Device is designed for several types of sensors, such as those used to detect gas leaks

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists design Wi-Fi-connected intracranial pressure sensor

The new device, still under development, will send real-time data to the smartphones of the medical team

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Computer science

Synthetic DNA could be used to store digital data

Device inspired by the molecule that stores our genetic code will lead to the miniaturization of storage media and ensure data integrity for a much longer time

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Cover

Technological innovation increases autonomy

The world is experiencing a boom in patents for equipment and services designed to provide functional skills to people with disabilities

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ARCHITECTURE

Software calculates financial and environmental cost of architectural designs

Intended for modular constructions, the program allows users to monitor the value of a project and its impact on the environment during the design process

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ENERGY

Floating solar farms

Power plants on reservoirs and lakes offer a sustainable option for increasing electricity generation in the country

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

The legacy of the Ugly Duckling

The first Brazilian computer was developed 50 years ago at USP’s Polytechnic School and changed the teaching and national industry of technology

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