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INTERVIEW

Marco Lucchesi: The frontier poet

Professor of comparative literature at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), poet, writer, memoirist, and essayist: Marco Americo Lucchesi, born in Rio de Janeiro, was appointed president of Brazil’s National Library Foundation (FBN) in 2023 with the mission of making the institution more transparent and accessible, in addition to modernizing its century-old collection,... View Article

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The return of TerraClass

EMBRAPA and INPE resume the mapping of land use and cover in the Amazon, 14% of which is occupied by pasture and agriculture

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Forest guardians

Multiple satellite systems monitor deforestation in the Amazon and provide support for the target of zero deforestation by 2030

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Constant vigilance

The Amazon has been in the public eye this century. As one of the most important remaining biodiversity reserves, its value for life on Earth is incalculable. The region also has an essential role in climate regulation, with an influence that extends far beyond the frontiers of this biome. Fears regarding the destruction of the... View Article

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Photolab

Devilish shine

Bioluminescent mushrooms found in the interior of São Paulo belong to a new genus

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Research itineraries

Fighting against hunger

As well as researching the topic, historian Adriana Salay runs the “Quebrada alimentada” project on the outskirts of São Paulo

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Retrospect

Pelletron seeking partnerships

At 50 years old, the most powerful atomic nucleus accelerator in Brazil plans renovations so that it can stay in operation

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Literature

Neglected by critics, horror literature gains the attention of researchers

Horror stories criticize Brazilian society and denounce the violence of slavery

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Archaeology

Historical archaeology investigates period from colonization to dictatorship

Excavations help reinterpret historical events by linking material culture, written documents, and oral testimonies

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Society

Hip-hop begins to establish itself as a field of academic study

On the movement's 50th anniversary, artistic expressions such as rap and break dance are studied by anthropology and education researchers

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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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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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Oncology

New treatment for skin cancer

Photodynamic therapy and device developed at university will be available to SUS patients

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Medicine

Study determines the route of eggs imported to Brazil

The tortuous path of human eggs exported from Spain to Brazil

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Rehabilitation

Early surgery to correct opening in the roof of the mouth reduces speech problems

Treatment also made it easier for patients to pronounce their first simple syllables

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Climate

Global warming may increase the intensity of extratropical cyclones

The weather phenomenon caused deaths and destruction in southern Brazil in September

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Biology

Butantan tests serum against venemous fish

Institute develops antidote for four species that can cause intense pain in people stung in rivers and the sea

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Data

Admissions to engineering and computing courses

Survey shows changes in number of admissions to engineering and computing courses

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Good practices

Compromised peer review leads to retraction of 209 articles

Publishing company Sage has announced the retraction of 209 scientific articles

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Good practices

Automatic conversion in Excel changed to prevent errors in genetic studies

Microsoft has announced changes to an Excel feature that has become infamous for introducing errors into research data

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Good practices

A recipe to follow

Consortium proposes checklists to ensure that microscopy images in articles can be understood and confirmed

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Human Resources

Open positions at research institutions

Jobs announced by MCTI offer relief, but new hires will not offset the number of staff retiring

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Interview

Sergio Rezende: A compass to find the way

The physicist and former minister explains what he expects from the debates at the 5th National Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference, which takes place in June 2024

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Epidemiology

Neglected diseases in the crosshairs

Interministerial committee seeks to reduce the burden of diseases associated with poverty, with the aim of defeating them by 2030

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Ima Vieira: Restore the forest with justice

Ecologist from Pará says that deforested areas of the Amazon often regenerate, but that the recovery bill must be paid by those who destroyed the forest

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Ethology

Communication and diet different in urban primates

Pied tamarins in Manaus use smell to complement vocalizations, while howler monkeys in Rio Grande do Sul add barbecue to their vegetarian diet

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Ecology

The roots of Amazonian biodiversity

By reversing the flow direction of the rivers, molding the surface, and blocking moisture from the Atlantic, the Andes made the forest a refuge and birthplace for new species of plants and animals

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Zoology

Guide to Amazon snakes launched at the Butantan Institute

Illustrated panels provide information and teach visitors how to recognize 160 species that inhabit the biome

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Maps show that 14% of the Amazon is occupied by pasture and agriculture

EMBRAPA and INPE restart the TerraClass project, which monitors land use and cover in deforested areas of the biome

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Forest Guardians

Multiple systems are used to monitor deforestation in the Amazon and guide oversight

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