Issue # 155 _ January 2009
S&T Policy
Astrophysics
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The sky is the limit
Brazilian wins award granted by the President of the USA to future research leaders
By Fabrício MarquesScience
Ecology
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Danger at sea
Pollution and reduction of fauna increase shark attacks on bathers
By Verônica FalcãoDemography
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Expansion of cities
Physicists says that medium-sized urban centers grow more rapidly
By Carlos FioravantiEnvironment
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Water and air
Rivers in the Amazon Region release 1% of the carbon gas emitted by human activity on the planet
By Evanildo da SilveiraGenetics
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A recently discovered syndrome
Disease identified in the State of Rio Grande do Norte deforms hands and feet
By Marcos PivettaPharmacology
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Unexpected action from a distance
Neurons can transport painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs
By Ricardo ZorzettoTechnology
Material engineering
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Recycled plastic
Discarded packaging is used for labels and books
By Dinorah ErenoChemistry
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No toxic residues
Patents generate products for the treatment of industrial effluents
By Dinorah ErenoAeronautical Engineering
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Quieter aircraft
Project led by Embraer plans to cut aircraft noise
By Yuri VasconcelosHumanities
Art
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Organic forms
Hélio de Almeida launches book with a selection of his best graphic and artistic work
By Mariluce MouraMedia
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Long-haired freedom
The unusual political nature of Brazilian counterculture
By Gonçalo Júnior