Interview

David Cox : The power to transform the world

American neuroscientist says health and cybersecurity are just some of the areas that stand to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence

By Françoise Terzian

INTERVIEW

Fabrício Bloisi: Local with global mindset

The president of Movile speaks about the future of iFood, which received funding of US$500 million, and encourages internationalization of innovative companies

By Neldson Marcolin

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Magdalena Skipper : In the editor’s office

New editor in chief of Nature talks about the challenge of overcoming the reproducibility crisis and the rise of open access

By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade

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Pedro Fernando da Costa Vasconcelos: The return of yellow fever and Zika

Discoverer of more than 100 species of viruses in the Amazon, the virologist from the state of Pará says it's just a matter of time before there are new outbreaks of the two diseases

By Ricardo Zorzetto and Carlos Fioravanti

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José Antonio Marengo Orsini: A time of uncertainty

Climatologist says society can perceive climate change but has difficulty adopting adaptive measures

By Marcos Pivetta

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Niède Guidon: “I’m going to open the Museum of Nature and then I will rest”

After four decades in the Serra da Capivara, the archaeologist confirms that she will leave Piauí after the opening of the new exhibition space

By Marcos Pivetta

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Robert Shelton: Partnership between giants

President of the GMT telescope explains why he joined with competitor TMT to secure funding from the National Science Foundation

By Marcos Pivetta

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Edgar Dutra Zanotto: One eye on science, the other on industry

An engineer provides insight into how artificial intelligence will help develop novel types of glass and explains his new definition of the material

By Neldson Marcolin

INTERVIEW

Elisa Pereira Reis: A pioneering look at social inequality

A researcher of the ruling elite advocates for the continued development of comparative studies to gain a better understanding of social phenomena

By Christina Queiroz

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José Roberto Postali Parra: The insect farmer

Entomologist defends the use of biological control to combat crop pests

By Marcos Pivetta and Marcos de Oliveira

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Antonio Carlos Rossini Jr.: Betting on connected environments

An engineer talks about the expansion of the Internet of Things in Brazil and the trajectory of one of the first Brazilian startups focusing on this ecosystem

By Yuri Vasconcelos

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Antonio Sérgio Petrilli: A multifaceted physician

Pediatric oncologist Antonio Sérgio Petrilli describes how he built and now runs one of Brazil’s leading centers for research and treatment of childhood cancer

By Carlos Fioravanti and Ricardo Zorzetto

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Andrew Simpson: Ready for take-off

A biochemist talks about Orygen Biotecnologia's projects and the importance of biologic medicines

By Yuri Vasconcelos

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Tullo Vigevani: In pursuit of autonomy

The first researcher to head the National Institute for United States Studies discusses current challenges in international relations

By Glenda Mezarobba

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Fernando Martins: Digital agriculture

Engineer explains how agribusiness benefits and grows with the support of new tools like the internet of things

By Neldson Marcolin and Yuri Vasconcelos

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Edgar Dutra Zanotto: One eye on science, the other on industry

Engineer provides insight into how artificial intelligence will help develop novel types of glass and explains his new definition of the material

By Neldson Marcolin

INTERVIEW

Igor Pacca: In search of the secrets of inner Earth

Physicist Igor Pacca trailblazed geophysics research in Brazil and studied continental drift by investigating changes in Earth’s magnetic field

By Carlos Fioravanti and Bruno de Pierro

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Bernardete Angelina Gatti: Toward better teacher education policy

A researcher discusses barriers and challenges in training new educators

By Bruno de Pierro

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Maria Ligia Coelho Prado: Unanswered questions in Latin America

The historian talks about identity, wars of independence and interpretations of the region’s development

By Glenda Mezarobba

INTERVIEW

Elisa Pereira Reis: A pioneering look at social inequality

A student of the ruling elite, researcher advocates continued development of comparative studies to gain a better understanding of social phenomena

By Christina Queiroz

INTERVIEW

Marcelo Viana: A difficult equation

The director of IMPA talks about Brazil's entry into the international elite of mathematics research, and math education problems in the country's schools

By Marcos Pivetta