Issue # 178 _ December 2010
S&T Policy
Indicators
Leap forward is postponed
Companies are innovating more, but are hiring fewer researchers, shows Pintec
By Fabrício MarquesScience
Medicine
Collateral damage
Medication used to treat lupus jeopardizes fertilization
By Francisco BicudoGenetics
The mystery about Ringo and Suflair
Asymptomatic dogs may have genes that protect them from muscular dystrophy
By Marcos PivettaGeology
Quaking earth
Recurrent earthquakes helped to shape the northeastern terrain
By Maria GuimarãesMathematics
Life's equations
The same structure of codes unites DNA sequences and digital communicating
By Marcos de OliveiraAstrophysics
Gravitational kick
Fusion of galaxies expels black hole from its nucleus
By Marcos PivettaTechnology
Chemistry
Marine versatility
Seaweed may be used for cleaning up contaminated areas
By Dinorah ErenoEntrepreneurship
Genomic express
Company provides consultancy services and genetic sequencing
By Revisor and RedaçãoHumanities
Architecture
The city of engineers
The urban fabric of São Paulo was created by "technical and erudite knowledge"
By Carlos Haag