International issue | October 2012
S&T Policy
S&T Policy
Bio-refineries of the future
Studies reveal forecasts about the share of ethanol in agriculture and the fuel matrix
By Marcos de OliveiraScience
Science
The first fracture
The movement of Gondwana nearly resulted in Brazil’s northeastern region becoming a part of Africa
By Evanildo da SilveiraScience
Numbers under review
Recounting neurons puts ideas about neuroscience in check
By Carlos FioravantiScience
Ancestral branches
The divergence among capuchin monkeys, as old as that between humans and chimpanzees, is reflected in their ecology and behavior
By Maria GuimarãesScience
More than an eclipse
The collapse of stellar winds extends the cyclical blackout of the Eta Carinae star
By Marcos PivettaScience
The ancient Amazonia in the Espirito Santo state
The Atlantic Rainforest in Espírito Santo bears remnants of the Amazon Region from 7.8 thousand years ago
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
Biochemistry
Bone mimetism
Cellulose and bioglass membranes stimulate cell regeneration
By Dinorah ErenoAgriculture
Insect versus insect
Company that breeds wasps for use in biological control is ranked among the world’s 50 most innovative companies
By Yuri VasconcelosCorporate research
Skin-deep science
Natura works with universities and research institutes to incorporate cutting-edge research within product development
By Dinorah ErenoEngineering
Well-being in the air
Embraer teams up with universities to improve comfort on its airplanes
By Neldson Marcolin
