Highlights

EVALUATION

What are we good at?

Studies indicate areas of knowledge in which Brazilian research shines

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Memory

Star gazing

The request for funds to observe Venus gave rise to discussions

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José Sérgio Gabrielli

José Sérgio Gabrielli de Azevedo: “Let’s not downgrade petroleum now”

An interview with the economist and President of Petrobras

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Geophysucs

Journey to the Center of the Earth

A meteorite caused a crater between Mato Grosso and Goiás

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Evolution

At the top of the mountain

Rise of the Andes explains the diversity of parrots in South America

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Neuroscience

The remains of the day

A study shows the stages of sleep in which the brain stores experiences

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Immunology

The art of working together

Groups save time in the search for new cancer and Aids treatments

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50 years ago

Notes and recollections

Notes and recollections

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50 years ago

Climate snapshots

Oceanographer reviews studies and discussions about global warming

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Retrospect

A story-studded sky

National Observatory completes 180 years of service and research

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Interview

Simon Schwartzman: The science critic

Former IBGE president analyzes the social impact of the provincial notions of Brazilian universities

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Productive Arrangements

Boiling Point

Articulated action propels Piracicaba into the world market for ethanol

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Dissemination

Knowledge Platform

Bireme is reference in the field of scientific information management

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Fapesp

A foreign minister as FAPESP president

Former minister Celso Lafer took office on September 26

Cover

High-risk diet

The blocking of insulin increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases

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