Issue # 246 _ August 2016
S&T Policy
Science
Health

Chikungunya’s turn
Highly debilitating viral infection spreads across Brazil
By Ricardo ZorzettoMATHEMATICS

Virtual sieve
System compares the performance of soccer players and helps identify talents
By Marcos PivettaTechnology
NANOTECHNOLOGY

Extra protection
Antimicrobial fabrics that also repel fluids can provide more safety for health professionals
By Evanildo da SilveiraCARDIOLOGY

Ultrasound against heart attacks
In initial testing, the therapy restored blood flow in the heart muscle 60% of the time
By Ricardo ZorzettoMATERIALS ENGINEERING

Tire recycling
Two projects suggest alternatives for reusing rubber
By Evanildo da Silveira