Technology

MARINE ENGINEERING

Surveillance at sea

Radar designed to detect ships beyond the curvature of the earth uses a new tracking system developed in Brazil

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The land of the unicorns

First billion-dollar startups begin to emerge in Brazil

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Genes in silence

Molecular tool based on the interfering RNA technique may aid in combating agricultural pests

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BIOENERGY

Obstacles in the way

Delays in achieving economic viability of second-generation ethanol keeps investors at arms’ length, but some companies are staying in the race

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Blimp over the forest

Pilotless aircraft built in Brazil will monitor environmental reserves in the Amazon

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Imported efficiency

Cars use less fuel with technologies fostered by the Inovar Auto program, nearly all of which are foreign

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Computation

24-hour challenge

Competition asks programming students to tackle real-world problems

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COMPUTING

A free space for creativity

Hackerspaces—locations that bring technology aficionados together—are multiplying across the country

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ENGINEERING

Wood identification

Computer vision systems identify the quality of wood boards and their tree species

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Biotechnology

More resistant sugarcane fields

A variety of genetically modified sugarcane developed by a company from Piracicaba is approved for planting

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AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

Green propulsion

INPE and the Brazilian Air Force develop sustainable engine and fuel for use in rockets and satellites

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AGRICULTURE

The smaller the better

Nanoparticles and nanocapsules may reduce the use of agrochemicals while maintaining biological efficacy

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MICROELECTRONICS

Brazil’s chip-making dream

New Qualcomm packaging facility to place Brazil among global semiconductor producers

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Remote Sensing

Groundwater seen from space

A new satellite system will soon resume collecting aquifer data from around the globe

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Metallurgical engineering 

More efficient metals

Technological innovations enhance performance of steel used in electric motors and power transformers

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LIVESTOCK

Cattle genes

Knowledge of bovine genetics could help farmers select Nelore cattle with tender meat

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Agriculture 

Biological control against citrus greening

Companies invest in small wasps produced in the lab to combat insects that spread diseases to orange groves

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Nanotechnology

Alternative uses for a plant fiber

Brazilian companies are investing in nanocellulose, a promising material for reinforcing plastic and cement, and the production of prostheses and sensors

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ONCOLOGY

Cancer diagnosis innovation

Startups adopt new screening methods and biotechnology techniques

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LIVESTOCK

Contributions of Brazilian cattle

Breeds developed in Brazil since the early days of colonization retain characteristics that may be useful to farmers

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HYDROLOGY

Flood warning

System developed at USP could help reduce the disruption caused by urban river flooding

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PHARMACY

An eclectic plant

Jambu is used not only in the kitchen but also in cosmetics, and could be used in dentistry and to kill ticks

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PAPER INDUSTRY

Paper from cane fiber and leaves

Companies use sugarcane waste to produce printer paper and packaging

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING 

A more efficient jet

Embraer's new aircraft delivers better-than-expected performance in certification tests

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Water without salt

New desalination system uses activated carbon obtained from polymer conductors

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

More energy


Electric car batteries' energy density is still lower than traditional fuels

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COMPUTING

Robot swarms

Robotics aims to program machines to perform tasks as a coordinated group

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Agriculture

Less water for rice

Agronomist develops new rice cultivation method

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Chemistry

Green reactions

Products incorporating renewable feedstocks are replacing petroleum products

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ROAD ECOLOGY 

Animals on the highway

New technologies to prevent animals being hit are created in Brazil

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