Issue # 155 _ January 2009

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The mysteries of smells
Brazilian researcher helps unravel the neurological and genetic bases of the sense of smell By

S&T Policy

Innovation

Pioneering efforts

International report acknowledges the work done by the Inova Unicamp agency for the promotion of partnerships with companies, the government and society

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Astrophysics

The sky is the limit

Brazilian wins award granted by the President of the USA to future research leaders

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Deforestation

Brazil's targets

For the very first time, the government has agreed to set limits to control the devastation in the Amazon Region

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Science

Pharmacology

Unexpected action from a distance

Neurons can transport painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs

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Health

On river banks

Capivaras and dogs disseminate São Paulo fever in Brazil

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Genetics

A recently discovered syndrome

Disease identified in the State of Rio Grande do Norte deforms hands and feet

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Ecology

Danger at sea

Pollution and reduction of fauna increase shark attacks on bathers

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Environment

Water and air

Rivers in the Amazon Region release 1% of the carbon gas emitted by human activity on the planet

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Demography

Expansion of cities

Physicists says that medium-sized urban centers grow more rapidly

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Technology

Aeronautical Engineering

Quieter aircraft

Project led by Embraer plans to cut aircraft noise

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Chemistry

No toxic residues

Patents generate products for the treatment of industrial effluents

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Electronic Engineering

Bovine identity

System developed by company in Sao Carlos to control animals has gained a market in Brazil and abroad

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Material engineering

Recycled plastic

Discarded packaging is used for labels and books

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Humanities

History

From Amadeus to the beat

The subtle politics of a musical controversy at the time of Dom João

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Literature

In the shade of flowering manuscripts

Thematic project deciphers Proust's cahiers

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Media

Long-haired freedom

The unusual political nature of Brazilian counterculture

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Art

Organic forms

Hélio de Almeida launches book with a selection of his best graphic and artistic work

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