Yuri Vasconcelos

Interview

Fighting fraud in biometric systems is a game of cat and mouse, says expert

Researchers and companies are turning to AI to improve the security of these devices, which are under constant threat

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Metallurgical engineering

Urban mining can reduce environmental impacts of rare-earth mineral production

Research groups are developing methodologies for recycling magnets, batteries, and other materials containing these chemical elements

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Mining engineering

Brazil invests in research to master the production cycle of rare-earth minerals and supermagnets

Minerals at the center of global geopolitical disputes are considered essential for the energy transition

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Computer engineering

A theory to explain how the software industry works

Study by Brazilian researchers details how computer programs and applications used in our daily lives are produced

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Chemical engineering

Compound based on thyme oil proves effective against Aedes aegypti

Technology licensed to a company from São Paulo eliminated 100% of dengue mosquito larvae in tests

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Ocean engineering

System will monitor oil wells and other structures on the seafloor

Brazilian technology uses acoustic modems and sensors to assess the integrity of equipment installed on the ocean floor

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Naval engineering

Brazil takes another step towards building a nuclear-powered submarine

Assembly of the prototype reactor that will propel the vessel is underway; project is set to be completed in the next decade

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Interview

Renato Cotta: Engineer advocates for increased investment in the nuclear sector

UFRJ researcher helped develop Brazil’s ultracentrifuge technology for uranium enrichment

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Space engineering

To locate people lost at sea

A nanosatellite developed in Brazil is designed to help rescue small boats during maritime emergencies

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Ranking

New trends in trademark and patent registrations in Brazil in 2024

INPI list offers details of innovation activities

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Space engineering

Satellite designed to locate people lost at sea

Nanodevice created at a university is designed to help rescue small boats in emergency situations

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Sustainability

Research center and company create method for recycling LED lamps

Method based on physical processing of material could reduce waste generation and stimulate circular economy

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Aeronautical engineering

Embraer eVTOL development advances

Company set to begin flight tests of its flying car, which is planned to enter commercial operation in 2027

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Biotechnology

Microorganisms provide alternative for production of sustainable oils

Inputs can be used for development of biofuels and as an ingredient in the food and cosmetics industries

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The high energy demands of the cryptocurrency market

The digital currency industry’s electricity consumption is equivalent to that of an average European country

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COVER

How to make data centers more sustainable

Renewable energy sources and more efficient distribution of computing tasks could reduce the impacts of these facilities

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COVER

The environmental impacts of computing

The energy- and water-intensive sector is responsible for 1.7% of atmospheric carbon emissions; a new area of research has emerged to address the problem

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INTERVIEW

Liane Rossi: Brazilian scientist recognized by Swedish royalty

USP researcher who specializes in sustainable chemistry was awarded King Carl XVI Gustaf Professorship in Environmental Science

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Robot eliminates invasive plants and insects that damage crops

Robot eliminates invasive plants and insects that damage crops

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Aeronautical engineering

Chinese flying car debuts in Brazil

Chinese-made EHang model completes first flight trial in São Paulo as Embraer’s eVTOL prototype nears flight-testing phase

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Interview

Graça Nunes: AI with no illusions

Expert from USP São Carlos warns about the limitations and ethical obstacles of artificial intelligence

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Defense

Brazilian company develops monocular capable of seeing heat emitted by the body

Military equipment is designed to detect people in dark, smokey, dusty, or foggy environments

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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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Interview

Adalberto Val: A fascination for the fish of the Amazon

The biologist from São Paulo discovered the adaptation mechanisms of the region's species to variations in oxygen and temperature in the rivers

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ENERGY

Brazilian scientists develop lightweight, flexible lead battery

The device, still in the prototype phase, is foldable and can be used for multiple applications, including vehicles, clothing, electronic devices, and even microsatellites

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MINING

What to do with the waste generated by mineral exploration

Mining companies, startups, and universities are looking for new ways to use waste produced during extraction processes

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Energy

Brazilian research center develops prototype nuclear battery

Device can generate energy for hundreds of years without needing to be recharged

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Interview

Marco Antonio Chamon: Busy years ahead for Brazil’s space program

The Brazilian Space Agency’s recently appointed president announces new international collaborations as he prepares for a flurry of rocket and satellite launches

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Interview

Siang Wun Song: Fast and powerful

The Chinese-Brazilian scientist is a pioneer in a field of research that aims to increase the processing capacity of computers and make them faster

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

A test of quality

A modified cardboard sensor with gold particles may help monitor the quality of water consumed by the population

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