Technology

Metallurgical engineering 

More efficient metals

Technological innovations enhance performance of steel used in electric motors and power transformers

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LIVESTOCK

Cattle genes

Knowledge of bovine genetics could help farmers select Nelore cattle with tender meat

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Agriculture 

Biological control against citrus greening

Companies invest in small wasps produced in the lab to combat insects that spread diseases to orange groves

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Nanotechnology

Alternative uses for a plant fiber

Brazilian companies are investing in nanocellulose, a promising material for reinforcing plastic and cement, and the production of prostheses and sensors

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ONCOLOGY

Cancer diagnosis innovation

Startups adopt new screening methods and biotechnology techniques

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LIVESTOCK

Contributions of Brazilian cattle

Breeds developed in Brazil since the early days of colonization retain characteristics that may be useful to farmers

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HYDROLOGY

Flood warning

System developed at USP could help reduce the disruption caused by urban river flooding

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PHARMACY

An eclectic plant

Jambu is used not only in the kitchen but also in cosmetics, and could be used in dentistry and to kill ticks

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PAPER INDUSTRY

Paper from cane fiber and leaves

Companies use sugarcane waste to produce printer paper and packaging

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING 

A more efficient jet

Embraer's new aircraft delivers better-than-expected performance in certification tests

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Water without salt

New desalination system uses activated carbon obtained from polymer conductors

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

More energy


Electric car batteries' energy density is still lower than traditional fuels

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COMPUTING

Robot swarms

Robotics aims to program machines to perform tasks as a coordinated group

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Agriculture

Less water for rice

Agronomist develops new rice cultivation method

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Chemistry

Green reactions

Products incorporating renewable feedstocks are replacing petroleum products

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ROAD ECOLOGY 

Animals on the highway

New technologies to prevent animals being hit are created in Brazil

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ENERGY

More efficient light

Perovskite solar cells may be an alternative to the silicon solar panels

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PHOTONICS

Development effected by light

Focusing LED on fertilized chicken eggs causes the embryos to grow faster

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Respiratory control

Small companies are developing hospital equipment for lung problems

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Production Engineering

Pay to use

System combines products and services into a commercial strategy

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Biotechnology

More resistant sugarcane fields

A variety of genetically modified sugarcane is approved for planting

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Engineering

Biosensors in medicine

Biosensor diagnoses dengue fever in 20 minutes

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Balloons for internet access

Balloons help carry the internet to remote parts of the planet

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Forestry ENGINEERING

Wood identification

Computer vision identify the quality of wood boards and their tree species

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Environment

Landscape control

Software helps monitor the health of city trees

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SPACE ENGINEERING 

A new communications satellite

New satellite is expected to improve civil communication system

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AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

Green propulsion

Ethanol is tested for use in rockets

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Agriculture

Potatoes in bunches

Aeroponic growing system for potatoes enables increased supply of seeds

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Identification systems

Your body is your password

Biometrics includes voice, facial and blood vessel recognition

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Livestock

Cattle genes

Knowledge of bovine genetics can help farmers select cattle

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