S&T Policy

Litigation

Industrial policy in check

In response to a ruling by a WTO panel, the Brazilian government considers changes in laws and in the ways in which it encourages R&D

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ALUMNI

Renewed relationships

Universities use networking platforms to bring former students together and follow their careers in the job market

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Scientometrics

#The100Most Commented

Altmetric publishes a list of the scientific articles most talked about on social media in 2017

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ENVIRONMENT

The science of disasters

Study evaluates scientific production on natural disasters around the world and highlights Brazilian work in hydrology

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Scenarios

Determinants of survival in industry

Experts assess the risks and opportunities created by potentially disruptive technological developments

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JOURNALS

Tactics designed to raise impact

Brazilian journals tighten up procedures and turn to specialist editorial support in an effort to increase citations

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Scientometrics

The metropolis and science

Study analyzes papers by authors from 2,000 cities around the world and ranks São Paulo among the 20 with the highest scientific output

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Data Management

High-quality information

Researchers propose strategies to improve the reliability of online biodiversity databases

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EDUCATION

New doorways to college

Developments in affirmative action add diversity to university admission pathways

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INVESTMENT

Collective support

Researchers use crowdfunding to fund research projects

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ADAM BROWN

Adam Brown: A roadmap to navigate technology hurdles

British bioenergy expert says the sector needs greater public policy support

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JOURNALS

A stir in the library

German universities wrestle with publishing giant to expand open access

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GENDER

To challenge stereotypes

Projects stir interest in the sciences among female high school students

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FUNDING

Balance in the Legislature

US Congress research budget avoids drastic cutbacks in research investment

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DONATION

An auction for science

PR specialist left part of her estate to FAPESP to fund stem-cell research

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Public Policy 

Heralds of change

Study addresses the role of individuals who help mobilize society

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INNOVATION

Shared risk

Model offers companies funding and cooperation with research groups

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EDUCATION

Advances in graduate studies

Quadrennial CAPES evaluation shows increasing number and quality of courses

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Journals

Open access research

Open access to Brazilian journals is important, but its impact is limited

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Collaboration

Partnership with the public

Scientific research conducted with non-scientists is gaining ground

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ENVIRONMENT

Reinvigorated forest

The Atlantic Forest is again growing in the Paraíba Valley

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Indicators

Resilience during the crisis

FAPESP continues its pace of investment according to the institution’s report

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ATLAS 

To take advantage of the Sun

Study indicates favorable areas for exploring solar energy in Brazil

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PUBLIC HEALTH 

Medicine math

Study maps changes in federal spending on the purchase of medications

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BIBLIOMETRICS

Whose signature is this?

New strategies for resolving ambiguities in bibliographic references

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Soumitra Dutta

Soumitra Dutta: The worldwide innovation game

Indian researcher releases new edition on international ranking of innovation

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SCIENTOMETRICS

Sleeping Beauties

Experts study papers that were only belatedly recognized

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INNOVATION

Reasons to award incentives

IMF and OECD suggest tax incentives for companies to do more research

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STARTUPS

PIPE 20 years

FAPESP’s PIPE program has supported over 1,100 businesses

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ECOLOGY

In the stone jungle

Inventory finds unexpected species diversity in the São Paulo capital

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