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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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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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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Artificial intelligence in healthcare

AI-based technologies are already being used in medicine, but there are hurdles still to overcome before they can be incorporated on a larger scale in Brazil

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FORESTRY ENGINEERING

New technique used to reforest Brumadinho

The innovative experimental technique uses hormones and grafting to reproduce native trees and speed up their flowering time in areas of socioenvironmental disasters

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TRANSPORT ENGINEERING

Asphalt with less environmental impact

Reusing tailings from mining, rubble from construction and demolition, and other types of waste reduces the consumption of gravel, natural sand, and petroleum products in paving roads and highways

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Focus on grazing and nutrition

Efficient pasture management and changes in livestock feeding strategies can reduce the impact on the global climate

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Low-carbon livestock

With more head of commercial cattle than any other country in the world, Brazil faces the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with this sector

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ENERGY

Jet fuel can be produced from CO2

Technology uses carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere, chimneys, or industrial activities to produce sustainable kerosene

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Energy

Airline industry strives to eliminate its carbon footprint

Brazil has the technology and raw materials needed to be a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel production

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TRANSPORT ENGINEERING

Environmentally friendly asphalt

Reusing mining tailings, construction waste, demolition rubble, and other waste reduces the amount of gravel, natural sand, and petroleum derivatives used in paving material

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

Self-driving cars—the future of mobility

Still a long way from day-to-day city traffic, driverless cars are the subject of research in Brazil

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Brazil making efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of livestock

With more head of commercial cattle than any other country in the world, Brazil is striving to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions associated with cattle farming

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