Interview
José Israel Vargas
José Israel Vargas: From crisis to opportunity
The former minister looks back on his career
Flavio Alterthum
Flavio Alterthum: Lessons about Brazil’s ethanol
The co-author of the best-known basic microbiology book in Brazil
John Beddington
John Beddington: The “Sir” of science
Chief Scientific Advisor to the British government is interviewed
By Carlos Fioravanti and Maria Guimarães
Laura de Mello e Souza
Laura de Mello e Souza: A country called the past
There is a lack of innovative researchers able to reach the general public
By Carlos Haag
José Mendonça de Barros
José Roberto Mendonça de Barros: São Paulo and the new economic geography
The production of knowledge will cause the state to drive growth in Brazil
By Mariluce Moura and Neldson Marcolin
José Israel Vargas
José Israel Vargas: from crisis to opportunity
Former minister remembers his career as scientist and policy maker
Isaac Karabtchevsky
Isaac Karabtchevsky: The sound of a gesture
Maestro talk about the historical connection of popular music with classical
By Carlos Haag
Maílson da Nóbrega
Maílson da Nóbrega: The quiet economist
Former finance minister launches autobiography with politic's backstage
By Carlos Haag
Regina Silveira
Regina Silveira: The magic of shadows
Artist reveals the power of public art by covering Masp in blue
By Carlos Haag
Luiz Eugênio Mello
Luiz Eugênio Mello: Thinking about the future
Head of Vale Technology Institute talks about the R&D projects
Domingo Braile
Domingo Braile: Surgical innovation
Doctor relates how he built up a business in cardiac devices
Nélida Piñon
Nélida Piñon: Drifting heart
For the novelist, imagination drives human history
By Carlos Haag
José R. Mendonça de Barros
José Roberto Mendonça de Barros: São Paulo and the new economic geography
Infrastructure and the production of knowledge will drive growth in Brazil
By Mariluce Moura and Neldson Marcolin
Herch Moysés Nussenzveig
Herch Moysés Nussenzveig: Beyond the rainbow
The physicist presents his project of scientific kits for children
Gerhard Malnic
Gerhard Malnic: The handyman in the laboratory
The professor from USP talks about the evolution of renal physiology in Brazil
Carlos A. de F. Monteiro
Carlos Augusto de Figueiredo Monteiro: The literary geographer
One of the pioneers of climatology in Brazil uses Guimarães
Rubens Belfort Junior
Rubens Belfort Junior: It is time for generic glasses (i.e. without a brand)
A specialist in geriatric ophthalmology talks about eyesight problems
Miguel Trefaut
Miguel Trefaut Urbano Rodrigues: In the midst of snakes and lizards
USP biologist described 53 new reptile species and genera
Elisaldo Carlini
Elisaldo Carlini: The medicinal use of marijuana
It's time to recognize the qualities of medical marijuana in Brazil
By Neldson Marcolin and Ricardo Zorzetto
Manuela Carneiro da Cunha
Manuela Carneiro da Cunha: A militant anthropologist
Former senior professor from the University of Chicago releases a collection of texts
By Carlos Haag
Michel Paty
Michel Paty: A double view of science
The French philosopher and physicist examines future developments of science
By Mariluce Moura and Fabrício Marques
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Fernando Henrique Cardoso: No leniency for deforestation
No solution as long as society is lenient toward environmental damage
By Fabrício Marques and Neldson Marcolin
João Lúcio de Azevedo
João Lúcio de Azevedo: Unjustified fear
Expert on plant microorganisms says only 1% of fungi and bacteria cause problems
Jesús Martín-Barbero
Jesús Martín-Barbero: The combined forms of the media
The communication's theoretical analyzes the internet revolution
Edison Luiz Durigon
Edison Luiz Durigon: High-risk intimacy
Virologist speaks of the threat of H1N1 and of continuous virus mutations
By Mariluce Moura and Neldson Marcolin
Jacob Palis Júnior
Jacob Palis Júnior: Healthy uncertainty
The mathematician talks about the maturity of Brazilian research
Helio Jaguaribe
Helio Jaguaribe: A short-term optimist
Social scientist believes in a prosperous outlook for Brazil in the near future
By Carlos Haag