Highlights

Public policy 

When science shapes action

A study assesses Brazilian politicians' interest in academic research, and how the results of research influence the decision-making process

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Scientific publications

Increasing research visibility

Universities are encouraging researchers to store copies of their articles in institutional repositories available to the public

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S&T policy 

The race for excellence

Strong performance in international rankings and against benchmarks reflects a drive for research impact at state universities in São Paulo

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Interview

Roberto Luís de Melo Monte-Mor: The city watcher

For the last 10 years, the architect has overseen the UFMG team in the planning of the Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Area

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Biodiversity

A deadly month for right whales

At least six right whales were found floating dead in the icy waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, off the east coast of Canada

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Film

The life of an actor: hit or miss

The researchers analyzed the profiles of 1.5 million actors and 896,000 actresses from 1888 to 2016

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Medicine

Detecting tumor cells with light and sound

An international group of researchers has developed a noninvasive system that uses laser and ultrasound to detect melanoma cells in the blood

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Environment

Plenty of space to plant trees

There are about 1.6 billion hectares available worldwide for forest restoration projects, most of which are far from urban areas and agricultural land

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Health

Exercise with blood-flow restriction reduces symptoms of arthritis

Performing low-load resistance exercises can reduce the pain and discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis

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Medicine

HIV therapy has prevented 9.5 million deaths

Antiretroviral therapy prevented 9.5 million deaths worldwide between 1995 and 2015, with a global economic benefit of US$1.05 trillion

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Political Sci.

Campaigns do not change voters’ opinions

Election campaigns designed to disseminate information about the performance of politicians do not influence voter opinion, according to an analysis of data obtained from several countries, including Brazil

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Archaeology

Egyptian Mummy in Rio Grande do Sul

Researchers have identified the head of an Egyptian mummy who lived 2,500 years ago stored at the 25 de Julho Cultural Center in Cerro Largo, Rio Grande do Sul

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Biology

The cockatoo that just wants to have fun

The bird's rhythmic behavior can provide insights into how this parrot species' brain functions

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Public health

Ebola outbreak alert level raised in Africa

The World Health Organization has raised the alert level in response to the threat of an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Environment

Climate change litigation and record temperatures

The number of climate change lawsuits continues to grow in at least 28 countries

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