Highlights

Information Technology

Knowledge and inclusion

Results of the projects of the Microsoft Research-FAPESP Institute are released

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INNOVATION

Risk rewarded

Sale an example of wealth creation through competitive research

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Economy

Changes in sight

Energy efficiency may mitigate the impact of extreme climates in Brazil

Partnerships

Shared calculations

High performance computer is used by researchers from other states

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biotechnology

A center for Brazil and for the world

Mohamed Hassan suggests creating international research center in Brazil

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Biofuel

The power of collaboration

Conference discusses technology and public policies for ethanol's production

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Retrospect

The gears of life

The first machines in Brazil to replace heart and lung systems appeared in the 1950's

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Manning Marable

Manning Marable: Living black history

Professor argues that re-inventing the past could re-shape the USA's racial future

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Cover

Chemistry’s secret agenda

Alchemy survived the modern scientific revolution

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Health

Suffocating population

Air pollution increases the risk of death among newborns by 50%

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Bacteriology

War in the intestines

New strategies can help fight the bacteria behind serious forms of diarrhea

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Neurology

In search of connections

Model indicates a path for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Physics

The oscillation of particles

Essential electrons for the creation of quantum computers are understood

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Astronomy

A star full of mysteries

Observatories to monitor Eta Carinae's blackout

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Evolution

At the feet of dinosaurs

Small lizards hide in Brazilian forests

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