Issue # 196 _ June 2012
S&T Policy
Recognition
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Laser on nanotubes
A professor from UFMG receives an international prize for his contribution to nanoscience
By Fabrício MarquesScience
Marine life
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The living rocks of Abrolhos
The coast of Espírito Santo and Bahia are home to the largest bank of calcareous algae in the world
By Evanildo da SilveiraEmerging parasites
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The exterminator of amphibians
Animal trafficking may spread fungus that is lethal for toads and frogs
By Carlos FioravantiObituary
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Among pioneers
Luiz Edmundo de Magalhães took part in the consolidation of genetics in Brazil
Side effects
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Medicine and poison
Compound used for treating cancer damages heart cells
By Evanildo da SilveiraTechnology
Corporate research
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Unbeatable forests
Suzano invests in energy and products to replace oil derivatives
By Dinorah ErenoProducing prostheses
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Assai plastic
Seed of tropical fruit is raw material used to replace bones in the skull
By Evanildo da SilveiraGlycerol
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Welcome waste
Biodiesel by-product can be used to suppress dust in vehicles used in mines
By Yuri VasconcelosAutomobile Industry
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Ethanol savings
Dual-fuel engines get good mileage from ethanol
By Marcos de Oliveira