S&T Policy
Interview
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Carlos Guerra Schrago: The theory and practice of evolution
The discipline that seeks to reconstruct the histories of species is itself evolving, according to UFRJ biologist
By Fabrício Marques and Maria Guimarães
Science communication
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Breaking out of the bubble
Academic journals in Brazil rarely use Facebook to share their content with the public, study shows
Infrastructure
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Vocational assessment
Public laboratories’ profiles determine their science and research output
Scientometrics
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Written by many hands
Study identifies a sharp rise in the number of articles signed by more than a thousand authors
Pesquisa fapesp 20 years
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Legacies of the genome
Magazine followed the evolution of sequencing projects that improved disease diagnosis and led to the development of innovative treatments
Pesquisa fapesp 20 years
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Growth in numbers
Brazil’s research indicators have improved consistently over the past two decades
University autonomy
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Fuel for innovation
Stable funding stimulated São Paulo state universities to invest in collaborating with the private sector and in signing technology transfers
University autonomy
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The race for excellence
Strong performance in international rankings and against benchmarks reflects a drive for research impact at state universities in São Paulo
University autonomy
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Tools for planning the future
Stable funding at state universities in São Paulo has allowed for continual education about financial management
Scientific publications
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Increasing research visibility
Universities are encouraging researchers to store copies of their articles in institutional repositories available to the public
Science olympics
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A place for girls in mathematics
A girls-only competition seeks to create a more welcoming environment for female talent in the subject
By Redação