Issue # 235 _ September 2015
S&T Policy
Mathematics
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A formula that worked
Academic flexibility and internationalization are part of IMPA's formula for success
By Marcos PivettaCOOPERATION
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Cultivating connections
FAPESP Week symposia inspire São Paulo researchers to establish top-notch international partnerships
By Fabrício MarquesCollaboration
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To tackle bottlenecks
São Paulo Bioenergy Research Center hires new researchers to expand bioenergy knowledge base
By Bruno de PierroScience
Nigel Lockyer
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The physics of alliances
Fermilab director hopes Brazilian researchers will participate in huge experiment on neutrinos
By Carlos Fioravanti and Marcos PivettaPhysical Chemistry
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H2O in nanotubes
Confined in this tiny structure at -69ºC, water has two different densities simultaneously
By Marcos PivettaGEOMORPHOLOGY
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History of the landscape in river sand
Analysis of grains of quartz on fluvial plains reveals recent topographic changes
By Carlos FioravantiZOOLOGY
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Dogs working in the forest
Dogs help identify deer habitat areas by tracking the scent of droppings for DNA extraction
By André Julião - da Agência FAPESPTechnology
SANITARY ENGINEERING
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Recycled water
Treating wastewater is an alternative in the fight against water shortages
By Yuri VasconcelosCOMPANY RESEARCH
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It’s time for biotechnology in biomass
GranBio invests in R&D to meet the challenges of second generation ethanol
By Marcos de OliveiraAUTOMATION
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The driverless future
Computer systems, sensors, lasers and radar guarantee the autonomy of cars and trucks
By Evanildo da SilveiraHumanities
Communications
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Relative peace
Relationship between scientists and journalists has improved, but could get even better
By Carlos FioravantiPOLITICAL SCIENCE
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A difficult relationship
Study shows rising ignorance about the democratic system
By Redação