S&T Policy

INDICATORS

Research finding its way into society

A new survey reveals the extent to which research in São Paulo has shaped public policies around the world

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COOPERATION

Life below the forest canopy

The Amazon+10 Initiative unites researchers from 25 Brazilian states and abroad to raise awareness of the region's social and biological diversity

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PUBLIC POLICY

Researchers aim to reduce bat deaths at wind farms

Thousands of animals die each year due to collisions or air pressure changes caused by turbine blades

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ETHICS

New rules for research involving human beings

New law set to come into force at the end of August will allow trials to be approved by a single body

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SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION

Researchers and students help improve Wikipedia entries

At least 35 universities in the country implemented undergraduate and communication projects with the online encyclopedia

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COMMUNICATION

Six in ten Brazilians are interested in science and technology, according to a survey

Public Perception of S&T Survey highlights growth of social media as a source of information and the rise of fake news

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Interest in graduate programs falls in Brazil

Universities and the government evaluate changes to master's degrees and doctorates

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COOPERATION

New alliances in the South Atlantic

A lack of information and shared problems, such as climate change, motivate international scientific partnerships

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SCIENTOMETRICS

Algorithm encourages constructive and respectful peer review

Rude, vague, and even discriminatory scientific opinions jeopardize the effectiveness of evaluations among scientists

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PUBLIC POLICY

Report identifies 476 invasive species in Brazil

Invasive plant and animal species threaten biodiversity and cause damage

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Indicators

Brazilian research serves as a reference for public policies in several countries, study shows

Survey highlights the influence of articles by scientists from the state of São Paulo

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Planning

Preparatory events gather suggestions for the National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation

Dozens of meetings held across Brazil bring together the scientific community and other sectors of society

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Human resources

Field courses in ecology encounter obstacles in Brazil

Practical disciplines, essential to the training of future researchers, suffer from a lack of funding

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Funding

Fund to identify organizations that support the Black population with Black leadership

Initiative seeks to collect data on inequality and philanthropy

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Equality

Breaking down structural barriers

Research network covering 16 countries maps gender inequality in the scientific environment and shares strategies to tackle the issue

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Open access

Radical change in science communication

International consortium proposes new model for publishing articles and research results

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Cooperation

Collaborations and scientific expeditions in the rainforest

Amazonia+10 Initiative brings together researchers from 25 Brazilian states and abroad to improve understanding of the region's social and biological diversity

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Interview

Jacques Marcovitch: USP has accomplished much and can do more

Former USP dean Jacques Marcovitch looks back on contributions made by Brazil’s leading university as it turns 90, and explores his own research interests, including academic metrics, bioeconomy, and entrepreneurial innovation

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Innovation

For mapping the biodiversity of the forest

In July 2024, in Amazonas, a Brazilian team will compete in the final for the US$10 million prize that encourages the development of autonomous technologies with rapid data integration

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Biodiversity

Incomplete jigsaw puzzles

IBGE analysis indicates that records of the occurrence of species of fauna and flora are unevenly distributed in the Brazilian territory

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Science communication

Science TikTokers

Blending character impressions, animations, and memes, students and young researchers create short videos on science topics using their smartphones, earning additional income

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SCIENTIFIC DIFFUSION

Communication barrier

Study outlines disadvantages faced by authors of scientific articles who do not speak English as a native language and ways to overcome them

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INDICATORS

Expanding opportunities

The FAPESP Annual Report shows that the foundation increased its research funding in 2022 and sought to recover from losses caused by the pandemic

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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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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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Communication

The language barrier in scientific communication

Study exposes disadvantages faced by researchers whose first language is not English

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Health

Open innovation to fight diseases

Center for advanced therapies at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein pursues new treatments for genetic, chronic, and malignant diseases

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Development

Industrial policy retakes the spotlight

Government and private sector propose missions to combat deindustrialization of the Brazilian economy

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INDICATORS

Expanding opportunities for researchers

Annual Report shows that FAPESP increased funding in 2022 and sought to recover from losses caused by the pandemic

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HUMAN RESOURCES

From public school to university

In its seventh edition, the USP knowledge competition exclusively for students from the state education system has a record number of registrations and seeks to encourage young undergraduate students

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