Issue # 219 _ May 2014
S&T Policy
INTERNATIONALIZATION
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Overcoming barriers
FAPESP Week Beijing brings together researchers from Brazil and China
By Carlos FioravantiEndowments
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The strength of endowments
Universities are beginning to invest money contributed by alumni and entrepreneurs
By Bruno de PierroScience
MENTAL HEALTH
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Depression due to inflammation
Dysregulated immune processes may be related to some cases of depression
By Marcos PivettaSPECIAL BIOTA EDUCATION XI
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It’s more expensive without forests
Deforestation increases water treatment costs 100-fold
By Karina Toledo - da Agência FAPESPGeophysics
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The bones of the Earth
Satellite outlines the densest regions on the Earth's surface
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
Computer Engineering
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The game plan
Electronic clipboard brings innovation for soccer coaches
By Marcos de Oliveira