Issue # 246 _ August 2016
S&T Policy
Science
Health
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Chikungunya’s turn
Highly debilitating viral infection spreads across Brazil
By Ricardo ZorzettoMATHEMATICS
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Virtual sieve
System compares the performance of soccer players and helps identify talents
By Marcos PivettaTechnology
NANOTECHNOLOGY
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Extra protection
Antimicrobial fabrics that also repel fluids can provide more safety for health professionals
By Evanildo da SilveiraCARDIOLOGY
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Ultrasound against heart attacks
In initial testing, the therapy restored blood flow in the heart muscle 60% of the time
By Ricardo ZorzettoMATERIALS ENGINEERING
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Tire recycling
Two projects suggest alternatives for reusing rubber
By Evanildo da Silveira