Technology

New materials

Ultra-thin lenses for cell phones, microscopes, and telescopes

Silicon films can combine a wide field of vision with high digital resolution, although achieving high-quality multi-color images remains a hurdle

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Energy

Brazilian researchers develop sodium-based battery

New energy storage system could offer an alternative to traditional modules that use lithium

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VETERINARY SCIENCE

App helps recognize pain in animals

Free tool created at UNESP determines level of suffering and advises on the need for analgesic treatment

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AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

New capabilities for space exploration

More Brazilian companies are investing in locally developed nanosatellites for commercial applications

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Environment

New tools to track forest products

In efforts to curb deforestation in the Amazon, environmental agencies, universities, and NGOs are developing technologies to trace the origins of wood

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INDICATORS

A new metric for growth

A policy working group proposes a new metric for innovation impact based on top job creators

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OPTICS

Sharper images

US company launches a system developed at UNICAMP to improve light collection performance in scanning tunneling microscopes

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COMPUTING

Deepfake

Algorithm developed to detect images and videos altered by artificial intelligence, the new technological method for spreading disinformation

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Digital world

More barriers to prevent cyberattacks

Brazilian data security legislation takes important steps forward, but devices connected to the internet are still vulnerable

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists design Wi-Fi-connected intracranial pressure sensor

The new device, still under development, will send real-time data to the smartphones of the medical team

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Materials engineering

Bioactive glass could be used to treat bone cancer

Composite material has potential to simultaneously kill cancer cells and regenerate bone

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Mobility

Obstacles to growth of the electric car market in Brazil

The lack of a specific federal policy for electric light vehicles is limiting growth in the sector in Brazil

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Computer science

Synthetic DNA could be used to store digital data

Device inspired by the molecule that stores our genetic code will lead to the miniaturization of storage media and ensure data integrity for a much longer time

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Agriculture

Now in its 50th year, EMBRAPA rethinks its strategies

The largest agricultural research center in Brazil seeks production methods that value environmental preservation

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Cover

Technological innovation increases autonomy

The world is experiencing a boom in patents for equipment and services designed to provide functional skills to people with disabilities

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Entrepreneurship

New products for rural property owners

Startups develop food and improve agricultural management and sales, according to EMBRAPA analysis

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Biotechnology

Transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes hit the market

Brazil is the first country to authorize general sale of the genetically modified mosquito

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Biotechnology

Company develops transgenic moth

New technology offers an alternative method to combat the biggest threat to maize crops

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Renewable energy

New buoy for measuring ocean winds

Brazilian scientists create essential device for installing wind farms at sea

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Cover

ChatGPT ushers in a new era in human-computer interaction

Software promises to reinvent everything from online search engines to voice assistants, with a multitude of ethical implications

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System designed to detect manipulated images in scientific articles

Artificial intelligence can both generate fake images and help to identify them

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Device reveals age of premature babies

Technology created in Minas Gerais supports healthcare for infants born prematurely

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ARCHITECTURE

Software calculates financial and environmental cost of architectural designs

Intended for modular constructions, the program allows users to monitor the value of a project and its impact on the environment during the design process

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ENERGY

Floating solar farms

Power plants on reservoirs and lakes offer a sustainable option for increasing electricity generation in the country

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Biochemistry

New biocatalyst may be more efficient at breaking down the water molecule

USP researchers shed light on reaction fundamental to hydrogen fuel production

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Energy

Açaí pits bear new fruit

Previously discarded waste is now being used to make cosmetics, paper, and plastics, as well as providing an alternative energy source

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Automotive engineering

Plant fibers used to produce automotive parts

Renewable material provides an alternative that could make the industry more sustainable

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ENTOMOLOGY

Terrestrial insects in decline

Unprecedented study on the demographic evolution of terrestrial insects points to a decline in individual numbers and species diversity

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

The legacy of the Ugly Duckling

The first Brazilian computer was developed 50 years ago at USP’s Polytechnic School and changed the teaching and national industry of technology

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Technology

Simplicity drives frugal innovation

Developed in collaboration with users, frugal innovation is becoming better known, leading to more efficient and cost-effective products

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