Science

PHYSICS

Sun in the Laboratory

Researchers develop model of luminous atmospheric phenomenon

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ASTRONOMY

Danger nearby

Asteroid research may help estimate risk of collisions with Earth

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ASTRONOMY

Turbulent mergers

Clusters of galaxies grow by swallowing other galaxies

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Physics

Suspended by sound

Acoustic levitation device could be used to handle delicate substances

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PALEONTOLOGY

Uncertain coexistence

Fossil suggests Paleoindians interacted with giant ground sloth

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Biochemistry

Molecular origami

3D structures may be essential for recognition by enzymes

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EVOLUTION

A secret of paternity

Paternal care more common among monkeys with altered oxytocin

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 

The art of standing still

Understanding nerve-muscle communication can help in rehabilitation

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Obituary

Wide horizons

Meis’s contributions range from cell biochemistry to science education

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BIOCHEMISTRY

More dangerous than the sun

Visible light, in addition to ultraviolet radiation, may also cause skin cancer

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MEDICINE

Reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies

Long-term contraceptives can reduce risks of abortion and mortality

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Physics

Molecular kitchen

Team develops recipe for nanoparticles of silver and magnetite

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Geology

Rivers with a mind of their own

Frequent changes in course leave scars on the Pantanal landscape

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Pre-History

New pieces of the puzzle

Teeth suggests that humans were present in Piauí over 20,000 years ago

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OCEANOGRAPHY

Back to sea

New oceanographic vessel advances research along the Brazilian coast

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Botany

Among the algae and lianas

Researchers study the processes of species diversification

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Zoology

Evolutionary history in progress

Studies aim to understand the processes of species diversification

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BASIC RESEARCH

The formation of a school

Biomedical science groups are now in the forefront

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ASTRONOMY AND GEOSCIENCES

Standing on a solid past

Researchers work together to improve our understanding of the Earth

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Biology / Genetics

A deep-rooted lineage

The institutionalization of human genetics shapes excellent teams

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Medicine / Institutes

The impact of growth

Changes prompted the establishment of specialized facilities

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MEDICINE / CARDIOLOGY

Excellence in the heart

Pioneering have made InCor a center of reference in Latin America

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Physics and Chemistry

Familiarity with materials

Teams work with clean energy generated via nuclear fusion

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Obituary

Master of the scalpel

Adib Jatene was responsible for victories for public health

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ZOOLOGY

Vegetarian vampire

Mite transmits a virus that causes disease in orange trees

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ECOLOGY

The protective effect of biodiversity

Number of amphibian species helps deter the transmission of disease

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Physics

Spin engines

How to measure energy variations in atomic nuclei

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GEOLOGY

Transcontinental mountain range

A chain of mountains may have triggered the evolution of life on Earth

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ASTRONOMY

Perturbed atmosphere

Why the wind is so strong on Venus and Titan

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ECOLOGY

Risky crab feast

Crustaceans along the São Paulo coast are accumulating heavy metals

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