Frances Jones

ENERGY

The race for perovskite solar cells

Brazilian research groups are helping to advance research on a promising class of materials for photovoltaic applications

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SUSTAINABILITY

The road to renewable fuel

In the global race to decarbonize the airline sector, Brazil could fulfill a leading role through the production of an alternative to fossil-based kerosene

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CLIMATE CHANGE

How sponge cities can help prevent flooding

How sponge cities can help prevent flooding

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SPACE AGRICULTURE

Brazilian researchers investigate how to grow plants off Earth

The scientists want to contribute to a NASA program whose objective is to grow food for future colonies on the Moon and Mars

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Sustainability

SAF Studies advance in the country

Universities and research centers are investigating new methods, processes, and raw materials to increase biofuel production and reduce costs

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Sustainability

The road to renewable fuel

In the global race to decarbonize the airline sector, Brazil could play a leading role through the production of an alternative to fossil kerosene

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Energy

The race for perovskite solar cells

Brazilian research groups are helping to advance research about a promising class of materials for photovoltaic applications

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Interview

Antonio Bisconsin Junior: “Eating insects makes perfect sense”

Food scientist who developed cricket-based protein flour argues that Brazil should aim to produce knowledge and technologies in the sector

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Aedes for all

Genetically modified mosquito already on sale in Brazil

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Transgenic moths on the horizon

New technology developed to combat the main threat to maize crops

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BIOCHEMISTRY

From water to hydrogen

Research project carried out at the Sirius synchrotron sheds light on breaking water molecules with a new biocatalyst

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

The fate of solar panels at the end of their lifespan

Disposal and recycling of photovoltaic modules raises environmental challenges and opportunities with respect to the energy transition

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Mobility

Obstacles to growth of the electric car market in Brazil

The lack of a specific federal policy for electric light vehicles is limiting growth in the sector in Brazil

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Biotechnology

Transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes hit the market

Brazil is the first country to authorize general sale of the genetically modified mosquito

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Biotechnology

Company develops transgenic moth

New technology offers an alternative method to combat the biggest threat to maize crops

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Biochemistry

New biocatalyst may be more efficient at breaking down the water molecule

USP researchers shed light on reaction fundamental to hydrogen fuel production

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Environment

Brazil dumps 3.44 million tons of plastic waste into the sea every year

Studies reveal the impact of plastic bags, bottles, straws, and other polymeric materials on marine organisms and ecosystems

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ENGINEERING

A robotic guide dog

Startup from Espírito Santo pre-launches autonomous machine to help visually impaired people navigate closed spaces

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AGRICULTURE

Pesticides can affect the health of agricultural workers

With a rise in the use of pesticides in Brazil, rural workers are increasingly being exposed to short- and long-term health impacts

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COVID-19

Brazilian networks keep a close eye on coronavirus variants

SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in the country backed by funding from British government program

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LIVESTOCK

Company creates system to identify cattle with cameras

The technology can recognize individual cattle with 99.8% accuracy

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ENGINEERING

A robot guide dog for the blind

Startup from Espírito Santo launches robotic guide dog to help the blind

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COVID-19

Another step towards a universal vaccine

Clinical trials begin for broad-spectrum vaccines designed to offer protection against multiple coronaviruses

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Environment

The growth of urban agriculture

Climate emergencies and pandemics reinforce the importance of agricultural production in cities, which accounts for 15% of the food grown worldwide

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Urban planning

3D favelas

How researchers are using laser scanning technology to digitally map informal settlements in Brazil

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COVID-19

Universal vaccine

Researchers are trying to develop a broad-spectrum vaccine capable of protecting people against all types of coronaviruses and their variants

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COVID-19

Vaccines in the real world

CoronaVac and Covishield effectiveness tested in Serrana and Botucatu, two towns in the state of São Paulo

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Neurology

Epileptic seizure warning

São Paulo startup develops wearable device designed to identify seizures half an hour before they occur

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COVID-19

Focus on the genome

Brazil is still behind in monitoring Sars-CoV-2 genetics, but an injection of funding for research networks and the acquisition of materials could improve the situation

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Interview

Gabriel Liguori: A bioartificial heart on the horizon

The creator of bioengineering startup TissueLabs discusses how he has sought to overcome the challenges involved in the construction of human tissues and organs with 3D printers

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