Issue # 219 _ May 2014
S&T Policy
INTERNATIONALIZATION

Overcoming barriers
FAPESP Week Beijing brings together researchers from Brazil and China
By Carlos FioravantiEndowments

The strength of endowments
Universities are beginning to invest money contributed by alumni and entrepreneurs
By Bruno de PierroScience
MENTAL HEALTH

Depression due to inflammation
Dysregulated immune processes may be related to some cases of depression
By Marcos PivettaSPECIAL BIOTA EDUCATION XI

It’s more expensive without forests
Deforestation increases water treatment costs 100-fold
By Karina Toledo - da Agência FAPESPGeophysics

The bones of the Earth
Satellite outlines the densest regions on the Earth's surface
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
Computer Engineering

The game plan
Electronic clipboard brings innovation for soccer coaches
By Marcos de Oliveira