International issue | February 2014
S&T Policy
MOBILITY

Competitive Science
Internationalization of São Paulo research is enhanced by the arrival of FAPESP grantee post-doctoral researchers from abroad
By Bruno de PierroWORKSHOP

Sirius' partners
The Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory involves innovative companies in the construction of its new light source
By Fabrício Marques and Rodrigo de Oliveira AndradeScience
CELL BIOLOGY

Metastatic RNA
A new study shows the role of a special type of ribonucleic acid in spreading cancer
By Marcos PivettaPHYSICS

The power of collisions
Collisions between grains is the main driver of sandstorms
By Igor ZolnerkevicOPTICS

Whirls of light
A new technique alters light beam wavefronts, allowing the manipulation of microscopic objects and the transmission of greater quantities of information
By Igor ZolnerkevicBIOTA

The many faces of the sertão
Lack of water and a semi-arid climate have elicited sophisticated adaptive responses among species in the Caatinga
By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradeclimate change

Coffee with more gas
Coffee plants grow bigger and produce more when there is more CO2 in the atmosphere
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
ENERGY

Green Flight
Study encourages the production of biokerosene for civil aviation
By Marcos de OliveiraINNOVATION

Knowledge on the market
Companies seek out universities in a bid to create more competitive products
By Dinorah ErenoCOMPUTER ENGINEERING

Market logic
A small company develops artificial intelligence software to control industrial production
By Evanildo da SilveiraINDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

Worldwide competence
Creation of innovative products makes Mahle’s Brazilian technology center stand out
By Dinorah ErenoHumanities
SOCIOLOGY

The justice of impunity
Inefficiency of the police and the courts destroys faith in democratic institutions
By Carlos Haag