International issue | October 2012

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The Alpha Crucis saga: The new oceanographic vessel of the State of São Paulo is scheduled to arrive this month at the port of Santos

Studies reveal forecasts about the share of ethanol in agriculture and the fuel matrix

The movement of Gondwana nearly resulted in Brazil’s northeastern region becoming a part of Africa

Recounting neurons puts ideas about neuroscience in check

The divergence among capuchin monkeys, as old as that between humans and chimpanzees, is reflected in their ecology and behavior

The collapse of stellar winds extends the cyclical blackout of the Eta Carinae star

The Atlantic Rainforest in Espírito Santo bears remnants of the Amazon Region from 7.8 thousand years ago

Cellulose and bioglass membranes stimulate cell regeneration

Company that breeds wasps for use in biological control is ranked among the world’s 50 most innovative companies

Natura works with universities and research institutes to incorporate cutting-edge research within product development

Embraer teams up with universities to improve comfort on its airplanes

Ten-thousand-year-old stone weapons from the State of São Paulo differ from prehistoric artifacts found in southern Brazil

The little-known presence of naturalists on the Rondon Commission helped to formalize scientific research