Issue # 178 _ December 2010

Cover

The results of Nagoya: Historic agreement overcomes stalemate over sharing the benefits of biodiversity

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

Indicators

Leap forward is postponed

Companies are innovating more, but are hiring fewer researchers, shows Pintec

Internationalization

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

Science

Medicine

Collateral damage

Medication used to treat lupus jeopardizes fertilization

Genetics

The mystery about Ringo and Suflair

Asymptomatic dogs may have genes that protect them from muscular dystrophy

Ecology

Centuries-old pioneer

The araucaria coniferous tree, whose lifespan averages 400 years, recovers quickly in deforested areas

Geology

Quaking earth

Recurrent earthquakes helped to shape the northeastern terrain

Mathematics

Life's equations

The same structure of codes unites DNA sequences and digital communicating

Astrophysics

Gravitational kick

Fusion of galaxies expels black hole from its nucleus

Technology

Chemistry

Marine versatility

Seaweed may be used for cleaning up contaminated areas

Entrepreneurship

Genomic express

Company provides consultancy services and genetic sequencing

Computing

Intelligent learning

Machine absorbs knowledge continuously

Humanities

Architecture

The city of engineers

The urban fabric of São Paulo was created by "technical and erudite knowledge"

Anthropology

São Paulo television, from popular to erudite

Study investigates what musical programs meant to the country

Sociology

The very dissimilar Bahia

Research done in the USA reveals the rich culture in Salvador