Issue # 178 _ December 2010
S&T Policy
Indicators
New members of the club
UNESCO report shows that more countries, Brazil included, are increasing their prominence in the world's scientific community
By Fabrício MarquesIndicators
Leap forward is postponed
Companies are innovating more, but are hiring fewer researchers, shows Pintec
By Fabrício MarquesInternationalization
Glass Tower of Babel
Federal University of São Carlos attracts foreigners to research materials engineering. This is the fourth of a series of articles on scientific research in São Paul
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 PivettaEcology

Centuries-old pioneer
The araucaria coniferous tree, whose lifespan averages 400 years, recovers quickly in deforested areas
By Ricardo ZorzettoGeology

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