Technology
Electronics
The challenge of the Sun
New flexible cells tries to increase the use of photovoltaic energy
Entrepreneurship
Business emerges from the past
Entrepreneurial archeology plays an increasing role at construction sites
CHEMISTRY
Biological silver
Nanoparticles from fungi are successfully tested on antibacterial fabrics
ENGINEERING
Ozone to be used to treat mining waste
São Paulo Company plans to clean contaminated water and soil
New materials
Imitation of nature
Brazilian researchers develop a way to connect plastic to ceramics
Silviculture
More cellulose per square centimeter
Transgenic eucalyptus has 20% higher productivity than the conventional tree
Technology Beverages
Light-infused beer
A light source accelerates yeast metabolism and increases production
Business research
Global reference
Innovations in women’s health care are exported to the rest of the world
Biochemistry
Relief during pregnancy
Brazilian scientists develop a pioneer drug for treating hypertension
natural resources
Luzeia: The Superguaraná
Researchers plan to increase productivity of the guaraná plant
Natural Resources
Açaí: From the Ground to the Snack Bar
An increase in açaí's consumption exposes the difficulties of its extractivism
CONSTRUCTION
Resistant gypsum
Blocks made from from fertilizer by-products are low-cost building option
ECOLOGY
Perfume from the Amazon
The use of leaves and branches increases rosewood oil production by 25%
Pharmaceutical industry
Medicine in nanoscale
Biolab uses nanotechnology to produce anesthetic and a baldness remedy
Corporate research
Flights of the Future
Embraer is investing in partnerships to develop biofuels and cabin innovations
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Multinational partnerships
Brazil participates in automotive development
