S&T Policy
Science communication
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Science TikTokers
Blending character impressions, animations, and memes, students and young researchers create short videos on science topics using their smartphones, earning additional income
SCIENTIFIC DIFFUSION
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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
Human Resources
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Open positions at research institutions
Jobs announced by MCTI offer relief, but new hires will not offset the number of staff retiring
INFRASTRUCTURE
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New research facilities
Federal government includes six projects of interest to scientific community in Growth Acceleration Plan
SCIENCE OUTREACH
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Theater company highlights women scientists
YouTube web series and plays include Brazilian and foreign researchers
INTERVIEW
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Marcio de Castro: A boost for bold research
New scientific director shares his vision for science and the future of FAPESP and reflects on his career as a plant geneticist
By Fabrício Marques, Neldson Marcolin and Alexandra Ozorio de Almeida
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Obstacles to innovation
Knowledge about Zika and Chikungunya resulted in several patents, but few products within public reach
SCIENTOMETRICS
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Study estimates influence of experienced researchers in collaborations
243 million articles by 2.6 million coauthors were evaluated
INTERVIEW
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Marcio de Castro: A boost for bold research
New scientific director shares his vision for science and the future of FAPESP and reflects on his career as a plant geneticist
By Fabrício Marques, Neldson Marcolin and Alexandra Ozorio de Almeida