Technology

BIOENGINEERING

Tiny machines of the future

Brazilian research projects win awards in international contest

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Computer Science

Cataloged emotions

System assesses behaviors and suggests what users should do

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Synthetic graft

New techniques facilitate the production of parts to replace human bones

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MINING

Measurements from space

Satellite monitoring aids open pit mine operations, making mining safer

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Engineering

Foundations of Knowledge

The Polytechnic School fosters technological solutions to Brazil's development

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Agronomy

Among the best in the world

ESALQ comes in fifth in ranking of agricultural sciences institutions

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Agriculture

Natural Fertilizer

Leguminous plant used as fertilizer can increase sugarcane production

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Nanotechnology

Fatal interactions

Carbon nanotubes combined with pesticides increase toxic effects on fish

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Multiplying targets

Company develops system for more rapid identification of bacteria

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Artificial skin

Skin replacements could be used as grafts to treat burns

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Avalanche of data

Advances in eScience are changing the traditional way of conducting science

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LOGISTICS

Ships under control

Integration reduces environmental impacts of unloading coal

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Aeronautical Engineering

Global project

Embraer develops a new military aircraft

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ODONTOLOGY

Partnership with bees

Propolis gel is tested for treating harmful effects of radiation therapy

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New materials

Malleable and bounces back

Foam made from graphene oxide and boron nitride is lightweight

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Chemistry

An electron bridge

The use of graphene doubles electricity production in biofuel cells

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ENVIRONMENT

Clean Air

Concentration of major air pollutant drops in the great São Paulo, study says

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Green nanoparticles

Plants from the Cerrado are being used in the production of nanosystems

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VETERINARY MEDICINE

Strays under control

Software estimates the population of abandoned dogs and cats

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Microelectronics

Strategic cooperation

Partnership results in a chip encapsulation factory

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Photonics

Accelerated bits

CPqD establishes an optical device company

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Biochemistry

Transformed microalgae

Membrane used as filter for culture media makes it possible to select biomass

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Biotechnology

Antibodies fight agricultural pests

Company produces kits for soybean and potato diseases caused by fungi

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EDUCATION

Advanced training

Game are used to motivate students to study the content of high school courses

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DEVELOPMENT

Impressive progress

Software, I. T. and communications companies in São Paulo are growing

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Zero gravity

Ethanol and liquid oxygen are used to fuel suborbital rocket

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NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Radiation instrument

Multipurpose Reactor should be able to meet Brazil’s radiopharmacy needs

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Computers

Electronic eye

App allows blind to “read” the contents of signs and panels

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Remote sensing

Remote analysis

Software automates the evaluation of sugarcane burning

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B IOPHYSICS

Monitoring bees

Microsensors help scientists understand honeybee behavior

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