Issue # 202 _ December 2012
S&T Policy
scientific journals
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Telling a good story
Editors use a set of strategies to increase the impact and visibility of their publications
By Fabrício Marquesinnovation
Vigilant Leadership
Report proposes actions to strengthen the quality of US research universities
By RedaçãoCooperation
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Brazil on the horizon
Europeans seek partnerships for new program to support science and innovation
By RedaçãoScience
Paleontology
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Hard of hearing, but a good head
African dinosaur was hard of hearing but had agile skull movement for self defense
By Igor ZolnerkevicChemistry
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The brightly colored umbrellas of plants
A study of their molecular dynamics proves that natural color protects leaves from excessive light
By Igor ZolnerkevicBiochemistry
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Reinforced toxicity
More neurons are killed by using crack than by using cocaine
By Claudia IziqueHUMAN EVOLUTION
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Traces of miscegenation
Human virus reflects migrations between various ethnic groups in the state of Pará
By Marcos PivettaTechnology
ECOLOGY
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Perfume from the Amazon
The use of leaves and branches increases rosewood oil production by 25%
By Carlos FioravantiEnergy
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Cities of the Future
Smart grids bring together power sources and data, creating new possibilities for consumers
By Marcos de OliveiraCOMPANY RESEARCH
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More than just oil
BP concludes agreements to improve ethanol production and prepare for the second generation
By Dinorah ErenoHumanities
History
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The patriarch of science
The ideas of José Bonifácio were marked by the close bond between statesman and naturalist
By Carlos Haag